CBD FAQs: What is CBD? Is it legal? Does it actually help?

CBD FAQs: What is CBD? Is it legal?.What is CBD? Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a non-intoxicating compound with various medical uses. Derived from hemp, CBD is a cousin of the popular marijuana plant. .How is it different from marijuana?Unlike the marijuana molecule delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (or THC), CBD isn’t psychoactive, meaning it doesn’t give users that high, according to WebMD.Is it legal in Georgia?According to a previous AJC report, “while pot remains illegal in most states, CBD, for the most part, is legal.” Georgia law allows hemp farming and CBD oil sales.What are some of the health benefits of CBD?.Some researchers and users have pointed to CBD as a natural remedy for anxiety, some kinds of pain, pediatric seizures and insomnia. But overall, the research is very limited.For our full coverage head to AJC.com