A conspiracy is a plan or understanding between two or more persons to achieve a goal, while keeping it secret from the public or from other people affected by it. The goal may be to achieve wealth, power, influence or other benefit.
A conspiracy theory is a belief that some covert, but influential people or agency is responsible for an unexplained event. It is seen as a template imposed upon the world to give the appearance of order to an unexplained event or events.
In fact, even debunking the theory or showing some evidence against it will be viewed as an attempt to misinform the public, while lack of evidence will be seen as part of a cover-up.
Cannabidiol or CBD is a naturally-occurring cannabinoid constituent of cannabis. It is one of more than 100 identified cannabinoids in the cannabis plant and accounts for up to 40 percent of the plant's extract.
The primary ingredient in marijuana is THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, a psychoactive compound that induces the “high” and hallucinogenic effect in the user.
However, CBD does not have the intoxicating effects like those caused by THC and is often used for medicinal purposes. CBD is believed to anti-anxiety and anti-psychotic effects as well as the potential to stimulate the human system.
In the U.S., several states have legalized or decriminalized marijuana. Nevertheless, the use, sale and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law.
After having had a banner year for new drug approvals in 2018, hitting a record number of 59, it looks like the pace of FDA approval is slowing down this year. Only 16 new drugs have been greenlighted so far this year compared to 26 during the same period last year.
Earnings season shifts into top gear next week with these six big names all set to share the limelight on the earnings deck.