Celebrities Who Use CBD and Medical Marijuana

More and More Celebrities are Reporting That They Use CBD and Medical Marijuana

What Is CBD?

CBD is short for cannabidiol, which is a natural organic compound found in hemp and marijuana. Hemp-derived CBD is legal throughout the United States, while marijuana products are only legal in select states. This legal definition of hemp is that it’s any cannabis plant with less than 0.3% THC potency, while plants with higher levels of THC are considered marijuana. People who live in states where marijuana is legal can find products with just CBD, just THC, or both THC and CBD.

THC is the psychoactive cannabinoid in marijuana that people associate with its intoxicating effect. It still isn’t legal in states that haven’t legalized marijuana either medically or recreationally. Also, since THC is intoxicating, it isn’t always an option for people who need to work, drive, or participate in other activities that require sobriety. People in those situations typically choose products that only have CBD.

CBD Oil Benefits

As you can see from this list of celebrities, people consume CBD for a wide variety of reasons. At this time, CBD has not been officially recognized by the FDA as a valid treatment of any disease (with the exception being that the organization has approved one prescription epilepsy drug with CBD). All the same, there are a variety of stories about how people have turned to CBD to promote wellness in their lives. To see some of the most common reasons, simply look at why some of these celebrities buy CBD and marijuana.

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card

The process to acquire a medical marijuana card will vary depending on the state in which you live. Generally, patients will have to schedule a medical consultation with a licensed physician, and that doctor can determine whether or not the patient is eligible for medical marijuana.

If you’re confused or overwhelmed by the process, it can make things a lot easier to turn to an organization with a streamlined process for finding a doctor and getting a medical marijuana card. Contact our team of experts at Calm Effect, and we’ll help guide you through the entire process.

What’s the Point of a Medical Marijuana Card in a Recreational States?

Some of the people on our list of celebrities have been open about medicating with marijuana even before their state had legalized cannabis. Those from states with recreational marijuana are also able to purchase their cannabis at a recreational dispensary without obtaining a medical marijuana card. That said, there are still opportunities to receive a medical card in states with recreational marijuana if you intend to consume cannabis medicinally. Here are a few reasons people do that.

1 – Save Money on Cannabis

In states with both recreational and medical marijuana, the costs and taxes are likely to be lower for those who have valid medical cards. If you plan on purchasing significant amounts of marijuana, the savings may more than make up for the cost of getting your medical card.

2 – Increased Potency Limits

People with medical marijuana cards can often purchase larger quantities of cannabis products. They also have access to products with higher potency per serving.

3 – Grow Your Own

In states that allow people to grow their own cannabis, those with medical cards may be able to grow more.

4 – Medical Marijuana for Minors

People must be 21 to purchase recreational marijuana, but it’s possible for younger people to get medical marijuana cards if they qualify. The minor will need assistance from a caregiver.

Olivia Newton-John and Cannabis/Medical Marijuana

Condition: Cancer

Olivia Newton John’s Cannabis story:  Olivia has been taking cannabis (marijuana), for a few years now after having been hesitant at first. Her husband, John Easterling has been passionate about cannabis/medical marijuana and even grows 21 strains of the plant!  Olivia reports that she feels much better and does not have to depend on morphine and opioids for pain relief.  She started slowly while she started experimenting with medical marijuana and believes in the entourage effect (whole plant use that includes CBD and THC). Olivia says that this treatment has been life-changing.

Check out Good Housekeeping for more info

Rob Gronkowski and CBD

Condition: Pain

What is Rob Gronkowski using Cannabis for?  Recently retired New England Patriot, Rob Gronkowski found CBD this year after he jammed some of his toes in a soccer game. After applying CBD based cream to his feet he felt relief and was stunned by the efficacy.  He has since partnered with a CBD producer to develop a cannabis-derived CBD cream that will hopefully help others with their chronic pain.  CNBC has the story about Gronowski and his thoughts on business, Mark Cuban and Michael Strahan.

Whoopi Goldberg and Cannabis

Condition: Glaucoma+ and Menstrual Cramps

Whoopi has spoken in the past about medical marijuana use to relieve pressure and pain from glaucoma.  She substituted the cannabis for Advil to take the ache out! She has even started her own line of cannabis products that aim to help women with relief for menstrual cramps. The marijuana-infused products will include a balm, a tincture, sipping chocolate, and a bath soak. USA TODAY has more about Whoopi and her company.

Read the original article at Insider.com

Tommy Chong and Hemp Oil w/Cannabis

Condition: Prostate Cancer

Tommy Chong of “Cheech and Chong,” the comedy duo revealed to CNN he was using hemp oil with cannabis to treat his stage one prostate cancer. He explained that he quit smoking the drug for health reasons years before, and was ingesting the oil at night.

He was declared cancer-free after a year, and when it came back, he used a combination of radiation and high-CBD oil treatments to conquer it, according to International High Life.

He is one of the many celebrities to have his own line of marijuana products.

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Morgan Freeman and Marijuana

Condition: Fibromyalgia Pain

A vocal user of the substance since his 2003 interview with The Guardian where he proclaimed, “Never give up the ganja,” Freeman is a huge fan of the drug.

He told The Daily Beast, “Marijuana has many useful uses. I have fibromyalgia pain in this arm, and the only thing that offers any relief is marijuana. They’re talking about kids who have grand mal seizures, and they’ve discovered that marijuana eases that down to where these children can have a life. That right there, to me, says, ‘Legalize it across the board!'”

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Patrick Stewart and Cannabis Spray

Condition: Pain

The 78-year-old “Logan” star told Esquire UK, “My hands don’t work very well. But thanks to cannabis they work much better than they used to. Thanks to the law in California now, it’s just a spray that I put on.”

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Melissa Etheridge and Marijuana

Condition: Breast Cancer

In 2004, Etheridge’s friend, singer-songwriter David Crosby of Crosby, Stills & Nash, told her to try medicinal marijuana while she on chemo.

“I’m like, ‘No, I’m going to go this natural way,'” she explained, laughing to Yahoo in their Weed & the American Family series. “I’m gonna go with this one plant that [the] side effect is euphoria. I think I’m OK with that when I’m on chemo!”

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Scott Lawrence
Author: Scott Lawrence

Scott is a cannabis fan, enjoying the experience as much as the feeling.