1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.

2. a) What did the FDA and FTC say about the three CBD companies’ advertising? (Name the companies and the products.)
b) What false claim does CBD company “Nutra Pure” make?
c) Think about it: what would happen if Nutra Pure could actually effectively treat the diseases the company claims it can?

3. What have the FDA and FTC ordered the three CBD companies to do?

4. a) What is surprising about the warning letter the FDA and FTC sent?
b) What previous warnings/rulings has the FDA made against CBD companies?

5. a) What is CBD?
b) How does it differ from marijuana? (What is the similarity?)
c) What is the only proven effective and safe use for CBD, approved by the FDA?
d) What research needs to be done on CBC products?

6. Watch the video. CBD stores are everywhere in states that permit them. It’s a billion dollar industry. States are raking in the tax dollars on these products. Alex Berenson says that marketing claims way outweigh the science. Think about his concerns over people using CBD products, the quality control and the confusion people have over the safety of CBD and THC (in pot). What is your reaction to Mr. Berenson’s concerns?

7. a) How do unproven claims that CBD can effectively treat people with diseases as well as people who feel stress or anxiety actually harm them?
b) What do you think is the best way to treat regular stress and anxiety (over school, a job, family, friends, life, social media, etc.)?