GWPH - 1 Major Problem for the Cannabis Industry
There's a lot of controversy surrounding the effectiveness of cannabis. While many people will claim that it has helped treat conditions that no other drug could, there are also people who believe marijuana can do no good. And although medical marijuana is legal in more than 30 states across the country, cannabidiol (CBD) that isn't derived from hemp remains illegal at the federal level. There's a key problem hindering the movement to legalize marijuana: misinformation.
Individuals are becoming more self-sufficient in the digital era. People often research medical information for themselves. In a study released last July, researchers found that as many as 80% of internet users search for health topics online, up from 62% of users who reported doing so in 2001.
There's lots of online information for consumers to process, especially when it comes to CBD; there are conflicting data and varying reports about CBD's effectiveness. One of the more concerning questions relates to whether cannabis can cure cancer, an area in which CBD receives more hype than it deserves.