We are a California-based nonprofit dedicated to exploring the health benefits of CBD-rich therapeutics through funding medical and clinical research as well as increasing safe and legal access to those in need via advocacy and education.
Research
Drive multi-disciplinary research to better understand the role of the endocannabinoid system in our well being, and explore the therapeutic promise of CBD across a variety of conditions in a comprehensive and systematic way.
Education
Empower consumers with research-driven data on if, how, and why CBD may benefit certain conditions, and inform healthcare professionals about treatment options for their patients.
Advocacy
Leverage research-driven, scientific data to improve state and federal legislation for CBD-rich therapeutics with the goal of expanding access to new treatments options to families across the US.
What is CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis. Numerous clinical and scientific studies to-date support CBD’s anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotectant, and anti-anxiety properties, underscoring its potential for treating many serious health conditions.
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An Effective Treatment
"CBD has been demonstrated as an effective treatment for epilepsy in adults, children, and even animals, and there's preliminary evidence that CBD could be useful in treating Alzheimer's disease, cancer, psychosis, Parkinson's disease, and other serious conditions."
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