Cannabidiol (CBD) and its intoxicating cousin tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), two key components of cannabis, mimic and augment the effects of endogenous compounds in our own bodies. These “endocannabinoids” are part of what scientists refer to as “the endocannabinoid system.” This pervasive neurotransmitter network regulates a plethora of physiological processes that profoundly impact our everyday experience.