Massachusetts is one of 15 states to legalize cannabis for recreational use.

While 67% of U.S. adults support marijuana legalization, public knowledge about cannabis is low. A third of Americans think hemp and marijuana are the same thing, according to the National Institutes of Health, and many people still search Google to find out whether cannabidiol – a cannabis derivative known as CBD – will get them high, as marijuana does.

Hemp, cannabis and CBD are all related, but they differ in significant ways. Here’s what you need to know about their legality, effects and potential health benefits.

– Read the entire article at Mass Live.