Assembly Bill 45 in California made it legal to buy and sell CBD products in California.
CBD, or cannabidiol is a compound derived from the cannabis plant. CBD has the potential to offer therapeutic benefits without psychoactive effects. It has shown promise in alleviating pain, reducing anxiety, and improving the quality of sleep. Research into CBD is still ongoing, but it has shown effectiveness in treating a variety of ailments. Before buying CBD in California, make sure to check the lab test results for each product to ensure that they are labeled accurately.
In California, you must be at least 18 years old to purchase CBD products.
While THC is detectable in the blood for 5 hours after use, CBD can stay in the blood for 7 days. CBD can be found in the saliva for 24 to 36 hours after use.
CBD oil is derived from cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive part of the cannabis plant. It is in a concentrated form and can be taken sublingually.
The World Health Organization has reported that CBD is not addictive, stating "In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential". So far, there has been no evidence that pure CBD can lead to addiction.
CBD is generally considered to not be lethal. While there aren't many studies done on the toxic levels of CBD, the "toxic" dose is believed to be around 20,000 mg of CBD, taken at one time. A toxic dose is not considered to be lethal, but for ethical reasons dosages this high have not been studied in humans.
Moderate evidence has shown that CBD can help with sleep disorders, fibromyalgia pain, and muscle spasticity. However, CBD has the potential to cause side effects such as dry mouth, diarrhea, and fatigue. Each individual must assess the risks and benefits carefully.
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