What is the difference between cannabis products and CBD products?

Cannabis products and CBD products grown from hemp are legal in Connecticut. While they can both be found in the cannabis plant, there are important differences including how they may affect you, how they are regulated and who can buy them. 

Both products may contain THC and CBD, which are cannabinoids. THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol, but commonly refers to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. It is a cannabinoid molecule in cannabis that's long been recognized as the main psychoactive ingredient that causes people to feel high. Connecticut has approved the use of cannabis and cannabis products, including high-THC hemp products for medical and adult-use purposes. 

CBD is chemically similar to THC but does not have the same psychoactive effects of THC. In Connecticut, CBD products that are not sold by licensed cannabis establishments must contain less THC than a high-THC hemp product. It is important that consumers research CBD products and companies before purchasing and using products sold online and locally.

Both cannabis and CBD products can be consumed in many ways, including smoking or vaping, eating or drinking, and applying it under the tongue or on the skin.