CBD: no risk to public health or abuse according to WHO
Consumption of the cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabinoid naturally produced by cannabis, is safe, well tolerated, and poses no risk to public health, according to the preliminary report of the World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Committee on Drug Dependence.
The authors of the report also state that CBD «has no potential for abuse» and does not lead to physical dependence. «CBD is generally well tolerated and has a good safety profile.».
Concerning therapeutic effects of CBD, the WHO reports that it «has been shown to be an effective treatment for epilepsy» and that there is «preliminary evidence that CBD may be a useful treatment for a number of other conditions,» including Alzheimer’s, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and psychosis.
While the report notes that «unregulated medical use of CBD» in oils or extracts is relatively common, it states that «there is no evidence of recreational use of CBD or of health problems associated with the use of pure CBD.»
The WHO is currently considering investing in CBD on international lists of controlled substances. Following the review, which is expected to take place in May 2018, the use of CBD could be restricted—as THC is today—and limited to the medical sector.
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