CBN

Technically, yes, CBN can get you high, but this result is quite uncommon. Even though CBN technically comes from aged THC, the cannabinoid loses its psychoactive properties as it ages. By the time it becomes CBN, the cannabinoid is no longer able to bind to cannabinoid receptors in the brain. Thus, experiencing any psychoactive results isn’t likely at all.

Although, in extremely high doses, the cannabinoid may have the ability to produce mildly intoxicating effects. This result is uncommon, but it is worth noting that this cannabinoid does have about ¼ the psychoactivity levels that THC has. In general, taking these potent doses isn’t recommended.

You can combine CBN hemp with psychoactive compounds like delta 8 THC to create a mildly intoxicating experience if you so choose. However, the combination of the two cannabinoids may mediate the high of the delta 8, making the whole journey a bit milder.

Even though these two cannabinoids may sound similar, they are quite different. Their biggest similarity is that they both come from the cannabis plant.

As we mentioned CBN is primarily non-psychoactive; however, it may have the ability to produce euphoric-like results in high enough doses. This simply isn’t the case with CBD. CBD is a completely non-intoxicating compound that cannot make you feel high, regardless of how much you consume.

In general, it’s important not to mix these two cannabinoids up. They both present quite different results in the body, and you may find yourself feeling different if you accidentally

confuse them. Always keep an eye out for labeling and ensure that what you’re buying is CBN hemp — not CBD.

The amount of CBD you should take will depend on what you’re consuming it for. If you’ve never tried the CBN cannabinoid before, it’s best to begin with a low dose to give your body a chance to react adequately. When you consume too much at once, this can be a shock to the system, creating uncomfortable side effects and unpleasant experiences. Instead, we’d suggest starting with about 5 mg of CBN and see how that affects you. If this small of a dose isn’t enough, you can always increase the amount by a few milligrams at a time until you discover the right dose for you.

When finding your perfect CBN dose, make sure you do so with patience. This can take a bit of trial and error, and you don’t want to rush the process.

Unlike cannabinoids like THC and CBD, very little CBN is present within young cannabis plants. It isn’t until the plant has aged and been exposed to the elements for a bit that CBN begins to form. This is because, over time, THC starts to degrade into CBN thanks to a unique oxidation process. When the cannabinoid has been exposed to too much air or sun for lengthy periods of time, this will start to break down the THC molecules into the plant, eventually turning into CBN.

Older cannabis plants are going to have much higher amounts of CBN than young plants. Primarily, cultivators utilize these older plants to extract large doses of CBN to then infuse into other products such as tinctures, edibles, and even other flower.

How long your CBN products stay in your body depends on factors like the strength of CBN you consume, how frequently you consume it, and even your body chemistry.

Typically, one dose of CBN will leave your body entirely after about 2-5 days. But, if you consistently consume CBN, it will likely take weeks for the cannabinoid to completely leave your system. Also, the stronger the CBN product you consume, the longer it will take to work out. So, if you only consumed one dose of mild-strength CBN, it probably won’t stick around in the system for longer than a few days.

Your body chemistry plays a huge role in how long a cannabinoid stays present. Typically, those with higher body weight will take longer for the compound to work itself out. This is because cannabinoids are fat-soluble, so they cling to and break down within fat molecules in the body. But, the less fat you have, the more difficulty these cannabinoids will have attempting to stick around. These are factors you have to consider when determining how long chemical compounds like CBN stay in the body.

Research shows that CBN works in the body by primarily binding to our CB2 receptors. The CB2 receptors in the body deal with functions within the peripheral nervous system and physical effects within the body. This means that CBN is best for helping to get those therapeutic results we discussed earlier.

On the flip side, compounds like THC do better at binding to our CB1 receptors than CBN does.

Because CBN works best with the CB2 receptors — and not CB1 — the cannabinoid does better at providing support to the physical body.

Technically, yes, the CBN cannabinoid can be psychoactive in high doses; however, it is primarily non-psychoactive when consumed in reasonable amounts. The CBN cannabinoid has about a quarter of the psychoactivity levels as THC does. Because of this, most people do not pick up on the psychotropic effects of the compound.

So, you aren’t going to experience the same effects as you would from THC with CBN.

CBN can be intoxicating if taken in high enough doses. However, these high doses are not recommended for anyone besides the most experienced cannabis consumer. Taking extra-high doses of CBN may result in unpleasant side effects and discomfort.

Thus, it’s important to take moderate doses of the cannabinoid and consume it how it was intended. In smaller doses, the CBN cannabinoid will not produce intoxicating effects.

Yes, there is a possibility that CBN may make you fail a drug test. This is because CBN is technically a THC derivative, and drug tests are looking for those types of compounds exactly. Unfortunately, the drug test won’t be able to tell the difference between delta 9 THC and CBN; instead, it will just trigger a false-positive.

Because of this, it’s important to avoid CBN if you know you have a drug test in your future. For a few weeks, you can try switching to pure CBD instead. This way, you won’t have to worry about accidentally testing positive for THC.

Of course, if this does happen, you can always attempt to explain to your employer or whoever is conducting the drug test that you were consuming CBN, instead. This may work on a case-by-case basis, but it’s worth a shot.