Hemp CBD Could it be the Answer to Opiate Crisis?

Underdiagnosed and undertreated, chronic pain amounts to an unrecognized public health crisis afflicting more than 116 million adult Americans each year and costing the nation $500 billion to $600 billion annually in medical and economic expenses.” (Institute of Medicine report). This is not only an issue in the USA, but also in most western countries. Back, knee, joint… you name it – it hurts.

This is also a major issue in the current opioid crisis, because opioid drugs were over-prescribed (due to them being the only viable option) in an attempt to control their discomfort. 

There are several CBD-based products that may help with pain. 

 First, the CBD oil is favored by many people who are trying to deal with pain as well as to reduce the intake of other forms of relief.  Full spectrum oil comes in multiple strengths: 300, 500, 750 and 1500 mg. and with some companies even higher strengths. It is taken in droplets under the tongue once or even twice a day. The full spectrum oil is guaranteed to contain less than 0.2% THC, which is the psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana. You will never feel any “buzz” from our CBD oils! 
  There are also CBD Isolate oils in 500 and 1500 mg strengths. These oils are 100% THC free! and have there place among the market for certain conditions. They do however only contain cannabidiol and none of the other healthy benefits of a full-spectrum oil, such as Terpenes and CBDA (the acid based form of CBD that naturally occurs in the plant.
  Additionally there are Pain Creams infused with CBD that have multiple strengths as well. Pain Creams are great for sore and aching muscles and joints. It may also help relieve pain from older injuries. 

All natural/organic CBD has shown to help many  control these issues well and even help maintain a great sense of wellbeing and health for others when used as a daily supplement. 

 While there are many suppliers on the market now, I know I have tried several of them, but many sadly lack true therapeutic benefits due to many factors. Most notable being the whole plant is not used and the amount of true viable CBD just isn't significant within the product to help much. Also the extraction method of the oil (standard for top quality oils and tinctures is Co2 extraction process),  will greatly effect the quality as overheating or using a chemical process not only decreased the amount of CBD present in a product it can also add in some instance impurities that might not be beneficial to our bodies at all.

In conclusion I will say I have found a couple of great suppliers on the market and I am sure there are more but I know CTFO is one of the leading companies when it comes to making a top quality Natural/Organic Product. If you are looking to benefit from the therapeutic properties of CBD you can't go wrong with CTFO and can find them here https://tinyurl.com/CannahelpU4. Main thing is if you are ready to give CBD a try do your research on any company you choose it only makes sense. You as mentioned will look for natural/organic source of Hemp Plants used, Co2 extraction process and notably all reputable companies will have third party Lab Results of there products listed and updated and allow all customers to see this openly. If they are not I would possibly question their product? Just based on my experience. Thanks for reading and I hope your journey into CBD is a positive one as it has been for me.