04/29/2026
CBD (short for cannabidiol) comes from the cannabis plant, but it doesn’t affect your brain the way THC does. THC is the compound that binds to receptors in your brain and creates that “high” feeling. CBD doesn’t bind to those receptors in the same way—instead, it supports your body without changing your mental state.
So you can think of it like this:
THC = mind-altering
CBD = body-supporting