Summary: Will we soon use a CBD-based drug to help people quit smoking? And what’s CBN and how can it help us sleep? On episode 21 of the Ministry of Hemp Podcast, Matt talks about a new pharmaceutical drug that uses synthetic CBD and nicotine to help people quit smoking. After that Matt has a conversation with Pure American Hemp Oil Co-Founder Spencer Schelp about their new CBN tincture for sleep, and why some consumers want to include the cannabinoid CBN in their healthcare routine. Here’s some links from Leafly on CBN’s sedating effects and some more information from High Times and PopSugar. Can natural compounds found in hemp, like the cannabinoid CBD, contribute to quitting smoking and help end other addictions? More on CBD and addiction Here’s some more links explaining how some people have used CBD to quit smoking or ease the effects of other addictions: Can CBD help overcome opiate addiction?Why are people using CBD to help quit smoking? Send us your feedback We want to hear from you too. Send us your questions and you might hear them answered on future shows like this one! Send us your written questions to us on Twitter, Facebook, email matt@ministryofhemp.com, or call us and leave a message at 402-819-6417. Keep in mind, this phone number is for hemp questions only and any other inquiries for the Ministry of Hemp should be sent to info@ministryofhemp.com. Thanks again for listening! Contact sales@ministryofhemp.com if you’re interested in sponsoring our podcast or other content on our website. Can CBD Help You Quit Smoking? Complete episode transcript Below you’ll find the complete written transcript for this episode: Matt Baum: 00:02 Welcome to another episode of the Ministry of Hemp Podcast. I’m your host, Matt, and this show is of course brought to you by ministryofhemp.com, America’s leading advocate for hemp education where you can find information about all things hemp all the time. Matt Baum: 00:18 Today on the show we are going to talk about a specific cannabinoid called CBN. We’re going to talk about how it’s different than CBD, what it does, and why people want to incorporate CBN into their health regimen. So today on the show I’m going to sit down for a conversation with Spencer Schelp. He is one of the owners and cofounders of Pure American Hemp Oil. You might remember just a few episodes ago when Ian Erickson, the other founder from Pure American Hemp Oil, came on and talked about their mission. Well, today he’s going to talk about their new CBN tincture and why you might be interested in CBN. But before we get into that, let’s talk a little bit about hemp in the news. CV Sciences develops new CBD-based drug to help people quit smoking Matt Baum: 01:10 If you’ve been listening to the show, you’ve probably heard me mention the drug Epidiolex, which is the first FDA-approved drug using CBD as an ingredient to treat seizures in children. Now, Epidiolex was a huge story but it is not the only drug that is now seeking FDA approval using CBD as its main ingredient. CV Sciences out of San Diego is probably best known for their PlusCBD Oil. If you’ve spent some time over at ministryofhemp.com, you may have seen their name. Matt Baum: 01:44 CV Sciences also has a pharmaceutical division and currently they’re working on a medication known for now as CVSI-007 to treat nicotine addiction and help people stop using smokeless tobacco products. Now, a lot of nicotine addiction is treated by supplementing a different type of nicotine for the nicotine that was in cigarettes. Think vaping, think Nicorette Gum or NicoDerm patches. All of which give the body the nicotine that you are craving without a cigarette. Matt Baum: 02:18 The theory here is if you’re trying to kick nicotine, let&
