4 Ways CBD Improves the Lives of Older Persons

Jan 15, 2020

The last few years of the decade saw the emergence of cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical produced by hemp. Late in 2018, Congress passed the Farm Bill, legislation that removed hemp from the list of controlled substances. The bill also set a 0.3% limit for THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical that creates the psychoactive high that cannabis is famous for.

In the year that followed, the market for cannabidiol blossomed into a raging industry worth billions.  Experts say the CBD industry will be worth $20 billion dollars by 2024. Most of the demand for CBD is due to anecdotal evidence that paints cannabidiol as…

Read More >>

About CBDWire

CBDWire (CBDW) is a specialized information provider focused on (1) reporting CBD-related news and updates, (2) releasing CBDNewsBreaks crafted to keep investors abreast of the latest and greatest in the CBD market, (3) refining and enhancing corporate press releases, (4) delivering end-to-end distribution and social media services to client-partners and (5) constructing effective corporate communication solutions based on the unique requirements of CBD companies. CBDW is exclusively positioned in the burgeoning CBD sector with a proven team of journalists and researchers working to deliver high quality content to an expansive target audience of investors, consumers and industry news outlets. Our dissemination network of over 5,000 downstream distribution points allows us to deliver unparalleled reach, visibility and recognition to companies operating in both cannabidiol and the wider cannabis space. CBDWire (CBDW) is where CBD news, content and information converge.

To receive instant SMS alerts, text CBDWire to 21000 (U.S. Mobile Phones Only)

For more information please visit https://www.CBDWire.com

Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the CBDWire website applicable to all content provided by CBDW, wherever published or re-published: https://CBDWire.com/Disclaimer

Do you have a questions or are you interested in working with CNW? Ask Our Editor

CBDWire (CBDW)
Denver, Colorado
www.CBDWire.com
303.498.7722 Office
[email protected]

CBDWire is part of the InvestorBrandNetwork.

More News

article.head.headline
Oct 2, 2026
Singapore builds world's ultra-precise clock outperforming US, China

Singapore builds world’s ultra-precise clock outperforming US, China Singapore scientists have built the world’s most accurate clock in a recent breakthrough, leaving behind the US and China. Built by the Centre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore , a...

article.head.headline
Oct 2, 2026
Why CISOs Struggle to Answer the Board's Three Hardest Questions, and How to Fix the Report

The quarterly board meeting is two weeks out. The security team is pulling exports from the identity provider, the cloud posture tool, the vulnerability scanner, the SIEM and the EDR console. Someone is building a spreadsheet to reconcile them. Someone else is turning that spreadsheet into slides. Then a board member asks three questions: How secure is the organization, overall? What is

article.head.headline
Oct 2, 2026
Gen Z are shunning the pub...in favour of chicken shops: Footfall at takeaways surges - as youngsters seek out social-media friendly alternatives to traditional boozers

An analysis by Meaningful Vision has revealed that chicken shops saw an 8.9 per cent rise in footfall during the first six months of 2026. In contrast, the researchers found that footfall at pubs has fallen.

article.head.headline
Oct 2, 2026
Scientist debunks wacky 1960 study claiming 'doomsday' will occur on 13 November 2026

In 1960, Science, one of the world's leading science journals, published an article suggesting when the world will end. So, with just over one month before this alleged 'doomsday', is it time to panic?

article.head.headline
Oct 2, 2026
Swedish Company Uses A.I. Likeness of Greta Garbo in Ad

The Swedish American actress, who died in 1990, was brought back in a A.I.-generated ad for a manufacturing company.

article.head.headline
Oct 2, 2026
Backshall makes nature 'cool' to inspire children

Steve Backshall says growing up with rescue animals helped inspire his passion for nature.

article.head.headline
Oct 2, 2026
Zoho launches Arattai for Business: How it compares with WhatsApp Business after Meta’s new charges

Zoho has launched Arattai-for-Business, allowing companies to communicate with customers and employees through its messaging platform. The Arattai Business Platform can connect business software and automation systems, with free access planned for government and public services such as Railways.

article.head.headline
Oct 2, 2026
Who’s to Blame When A.I. Goes Rogue?

Many think artificial intelligence companies should be held liable for their runaway technology. But legal scholars say applying existing law could be messy.

article.head.headline
Oct 2, 2026
Can AI play a role in reducing inequality?

In the debate about how best to regulate artificial intelligence, what about its role in development and aid? Warnings about the potential for exacerbating inequality are rife – but the World Bank argues that the technology could be harnessed for good.

article.head.headline
Oct 2, 2026
Camper bitten by Cape Breton coyote recounts moments leading up to attack

Alex Radu says he was bikepacking the Cabot Trail over the course of a week and that the 15-second encounter he had with a coyote doesn't define what was mostly a "peaceful experience" at the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

article.head.headline
Oct 2, 2026
How to move 1,300 plants for Kew's Palm House mega makeover

The world-famous Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London is about to undergo a massive makeover.

article.head.headline
Oct 2, 2026
OpenAI fires workers for 'mishandling sensitive information'

The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.


YOUR NEWS, OUR NETWORK.

Do you have Great News you want to tell the world?

Be it updates about your business or your community, you can make sure that it’s heard by submitting your story to our network reaching hundreds of news sites across 6 verticals.

Science Of The World

Science Of The World offers breaking in-depth news about the latest scientific discoveries and technologies in a user-friendly format.

NEWSLETTER