How CBD Evolved from the Original 4/20 to Today
This year is unique in that 4/20 is more than just a day – it’s the entire month. You’re likely already aware of the term’s association with cannabis and hemp. What’s less known is the actual origins of the 4/20 story. There are several theories as to where it originated (including Hitler’s birthday and a police code for cannabis), but the most popular belief is that it came from California in the 1970s. Back then, hippie culture was all the rave, so let’s dive into how the culture grew in the 50 years since 1970. Celebrating Cannabis Culture Cannabidiol ( CBD ) is legal now, and it’s widely used for therapeutic benefits ranging from relieving anxiety and pain to certain forms of epilepsy. But it wasn’t always this way. In fact, it only just recently became legal with the 2018 Farm Bill. Prior to that, CBD , and all the components of the cannabis hemp plant, were treated as Schedule I drugs by the Drug Enforcement Agency. In the fall of 197...