The former Disney actress has rebelled against her wholesome image. Does this include smoking marijuana?
Bella Thorne, the actress known for her Disney roles and her sometimes controversial internet presence, broke headlines this week when she announced that she was joining OnlyFans. The website, which is a kind of soft porn version of Instagram, has unexpectedly taken off thanks to a mix of pandemic-induced horniness, boredom and the perfectly timed release of a Beyonce and Meghan Thee Stallion song.
Does Bella Thorne smoke weed?
Like many Disney performers, Thorne has grown up and rebelled against the tight image that the family-friendly company enforces. She’s appeared in several shows, movies, written her own book and even directed a porn film. While controversy is always nearby, Thorne doesn’t seem to mind, always finding new work opportunities, including in the weed industry.
Alongside Glass House Group, she launched a CBD and cannabis brand called Forbidden Flowers. In an interview with Forbes she explained her new business, her past experiences with marijuana and how she first tried the drug when she was young.
“It was still illegal at the time, but… I kept getting really bad anxiety when I turned 14 or 15, and I started getting terrible stomach cramps… I’ve been to five different gastroenterologists and no one can figure it out,” Thorne said. “So it was a struggle for me… And then my brother told me to smoke weed when I was 16 (almost 17) and it was the first thing that actually helped me do anything really, with trying to figure out my stomach, and my anxiety, and never sleeping, basically being an insomniac.”
Unlike other celebrity and cannabis partnerships, Forbidden Flowers is open about their involvement with Thorne, using her image for marketing purposes and crediting her as the main reason why the brand exists.
Last summer, Thorne re-created the iconic meme of Elon Musk smoking weed on Joe Rogan’s podcast…while recording an episode for YouTuber Logan Paul’s podcast. Thorne looked very comfortable with a blunt in her hand:
A growing distrust of administrative agencies may be enough to convince four justices to accept the case.
Last summer I wrote about a ruling by the Second Circuit concerning a lawsuit filed by five persons challenging marijuana’s status as a schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). The lawsuit asked the federal courts to rule that marijuana’s status as a schedule I drug is unconstitutional under the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, the Right to Travel, and the Commerce Clause.
Although the Second Circuit expressed considerable skepticism of the drug scheduling regime, the court held that before plaintiffs could seek relief in federal court, they must first file a de-scheduling petition with the DEA. The Second Circuit gave plaintiffs six months to file such petition, noting that a failure to do so would result in the court affirming the lower court’s dismissal of the case. In January 2020, the plaintiffs informed the court they did not intend file a petition and the case was dismissed.
As reported in Marijuana Moment, in July the plaintiffs filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court challenging the Second Circuit’s ruling (the “Petition”). The Petition asks the Court to take up three questions:
Can Congress, consistent with the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, criminalize medical cannabis without exception, even for patients who require its daily administration to live?
Given the three requirements for designation as a Schedule I drug under the CSA (21 U.S.C. §812(b)(1)), is the classification of cannabis so irrational that it violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Can Congress, consistent with the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, require persons aggrieved by the classification of a substance under the CSA to submit to an administrative review process that cannot, as a matter of law, provide the relief they seek?
At this point, readers may be asking: Why didn’t the plaintiffs file a petition with the DEA?
Likely for pragmatic and strategic reasons. On the pragmatic side, the DEA was almost certainly going to deny the petition. As we have previously explained:
A dozen times or so, private parties have filed petitions with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), per CSA protocol on rescheduling. The DEA has routinely denied each petition, or declined to accept it outright. The lone exception was a petition filed by the pharmaceutical manufacturer of Marinol, to move the synthetic cannabis drug from Schedule II to Schedule III. That one was granted.”
In addition, as the plaintiffs documented before the Second Circuit, the average delay in deciding petitions to reclassify drugs under the CSA is nine (9!) years.
But didn’t the Second Circuit order the DEA to act promptly to avoid this issue? Yes. In fact, the Second Circuit decided to exercise its discretion to keep jurisdiction of the case and to take whatever action if plaintiffs seek administrative review and the DEA fails to act promptly. The court noted that “under the unusual health‐related circumstances of this case, what has counted as appropriate speed in the past may not count as appropriate speed here.” So this meant the DEA was not going to get away with taking 9 years to decide whether to de- or re-scheduled marijuana.
So what gives?
Well, the key here is that the plaintiffs are making constitutional arguments. “Administrative agencies typically do not adjudicate constitutional challenges. See Elgin v. Dep’t of Treasury, 567 U.S. 1, 29 (2012). Here, the Petition contends that “claims seeking redress for constitutional injury cannot be resolved by the DEA.” Petition at 3. In other words, the plaintiffs are saying: Look, the DEA is not an agency tasked with, or capable of, deciding whether marijuana’s status as a schedule I drug is unconstitutional. The Petition argues the DEA itself has acknowledged its lack of jurisdiction to decide such issues and that the Second Circuit’s ruling directly conflicts with a ruling by the D.C. Circuit, creating a circuit split the Supreme Court should resolve.
So will the Supreme Court hear the case?
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It’s too early to tell because the government has yet to file its response, after which the justices will vote on whether or not to grant certiorari and decide the merits of the appeal. (The government’s response is due in mid-September). That said, I believe there is a fair chance the case gets taken up, even though it involves marijuana. That is because the Supreme Court, particularly its conservative members, is increasingly skeptical of the doctrines involving deference to administrative agencies.
One example of this is the principle that courts should generally defer to agencies’ interpretation of a statute that it administers (this is commonly known as the Chevron doctrine). Chevron has been under attack for years, beginning with opinions by Justice Scalia, whose torch has been picked up by Justice Gorsuch. Another example is Auer deference, which is the practice of deferring to an administrative agency’s reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous regulation that the agency promulgated. Although Auer deference recently was upheld in Kisor v. Wilkie by 5-4 vote, the opinions reflect a veering away from giving broad deference to administrative agencies.
This growing distrust of administrative agencies combined with the constitutional questions presented in the Petition may be enough to convince four justices to accept the case. We will continue to follow this fascinating and potentially game-changing litigation.
Jesse Mondry is an attorney at Harris Bricken and this article was originally published on the Canna Law Blog and was reposted with permission.
Yoga is a favorite workout for many, especially during these times of quarantine. Here are some tips to get the most out of your practice.
Yoga is a somewhat intuitive activity. As long as you don’t try a crazy position on your first go, you’ll likely feel relaxed and stretched after a single practice. With enough practices, yoga pushes your body and mind to new limits, making you more flexible and much more calm. Still, some people have more natural talent than others.
Yoga is one of the few exercises that’s less about the physical side of things and more about the spiritual. Even if yoga is trendy and almost everyone has tried it at least once, there’s much more to it than what the majority of people let on.
Here are 5 tips that can help you make the most of your yoga practices.
Focus on the spiritual
While most people who practice yoga treat it as just another workout, there’s a whole spiritual dimension to it. Focusing on your breathing and honing in on your meditation skills while practicing yoga will likely help you be better and obtain results that seep into other areas of your life.
Yoga can be practiced just about anywhere and with anyone. What matters is that you’re consistent with it. Try practicing a couple of times a week in order to reap the benefits that most people tout whenever they’re talking about the perks of yoga. When you’re not part of a class and don’t have a teacher orienting you, practicing yoga on your own can prove to be a more introspective experience, eliminating some of the pressure that can occur in a classroom setting. Start small, with simple positions, and you’ll see your growth in no time.
Try different styles and teachers
There’s a lot of yoga styles and an unending amount of teachers and YouTubers who make great yoga content. Experiment with different styles and options, noting on how your mind and body feel afterwards. Keep an open mind and try to incorporate the different aspects that you’ve learned and enjoyed into your yoga routines. Even if you find a style or a teacher that you love, don’t stop yourself from trying other things.
Try to avoid focusing on sweating, how many calories you’re burning and how your body looks after class. While yoga is a great workout routine, the mental balance and peace it provides is the main reason why it has been so successful. Take it slow, leaning in to each position and focusing on your posture. After you’re done, take your time, easing your body out of that mentality.
Focus on your feelings
Once you start practicing yoga with some regularity, it can be easy to forget to check in with your body and the way in which you’re feeling, simply going from one pose to another. When practicing, make sure you’re actively checking in with your feelings and monitoring your breath work.
People are understandably feeling more lonely than usual. Here are some ways that can help you feel better.
The coronavirus pandemic has been described as many things, with all being accurate. The past couple of months have been a boring and anxiety inducing experience. But the one word that most people bring up is loneliness, even for those who are quarantined with family. While people have started creating social bubbles with others, odds are that you likely haven’t seen some people in a while and it’s affecting you.
Loneliness doesn’t only pop up only when you’re alone. It can affect us at the most inconvenient times, like when we’re having a Zoom chat with friends or a family dinner. Nowadays, all sorts of things are making us feel lonely, whether that means that you no longer can talk to your favorite bartender or don’t know when you’ll be able to see a friend who lives in a different country.
Here are 5 effective ways of coping with your loneliness:
Try to have some perspective
Loneliness is a lot like anxiety and depression; it often clouds your life and prevents you from seeing things clearly. Your loneliness might make you feel like things are way worse than they are, and can stop you from reaching out to others — especially if you think you’ll be rejected for whatever reason.
One of the easiest and most effective ways of distracting ourselves is by watching shows and movies, and while this is effective and makes us feel less lonely, it also needs to be moderated. While people form bonds with fictional characters, they’re not the same as real relationships and can make you feel lonelier. Make the time to do other things, whether that’s working out, getting out of the house, reading a book or talking to your friends.
Reach out to people
While it’s tough to continue excitement over Zoom meetings and FaceTime phone calls, it’s important to reach out to others when isolated. Try texting them, sending voice notes, or using an app to watch movies and TV shows together. If you think about a friend or family member that you haven’t seen in a while, send them a text, a meme, or a link that they’ll find interesting. All of these small gestures help people feel closer to each other and will help you feel much less alone.
While the pandemic has been tough, it also has facilitated a vulnerability in conversations that wasn’t there before. People are now more open and willing to talk about the stressful and bad stuff that’s going on with their lives. Take advantage of this opportunity and be honest with your friends and family about your struggles with feeling lonely and with whatever else is going on in your life. You’ll most likely find that you’re not alone.
Therapy
While it’s expected for all of us to be dealing with more problems that stem from our mental health, it’s also important to remember that therapy is an option. If you believe that your problem is past the point of you surrounding yourself with others, a consult with a therapist might help you get some perspective and help if necessary.
Both compounds are derivatives of cannabis, but CBD and hemp are not the same. Here’s how to differentiate the two.
With so much mystery surrounding cannabis, it’s common for the terms “CBD” and “hemp” to be used interchangeably. Crazily enough, these two compounds are not the same. Fro one, hemp earned its legal status a while ago and CBD only entered the mainstream conversation relatively recently.
Some of the similarities between CBD oil and hemp oil are due to the fact that both compounds are used in a lot of beauty and skin care products, and that they both come from cannabis.
These compounds are among the most mislabeled products in recent history, with companies taking advantage of people’s ignorance and the climate within the marijuana industry. By mislabeling products, companies can sell hemp oil and claim CBD’s properties, making more money since hemp is cheaper and because consumers don’t know the specifics of their purchase.
Here are five facts that can help you differentiate between CBD oil and hemp oil.
CBD and hemp come from the same species of plant: cannabis sativa. Hemp oil is extracted from the seeds of the plant, containing low levels of cannabinoids, like CBD and THC. On the other hand, CBD oil is a concentration of CBD, which is obtained from flower, leaves and stalks of cannabis sativa. It is a cannabinoid known for its healing and relaxing effects and the fact that it doesn’t make people high.
What are their effects?
Hemp oil contains tons of fatty acids, which are good for heart health and for diminishing the signs of aging. It is a great addition to lotions and skin creams, improving skin elasticity and water retention. CBD is also great for topical uses but it also works for other things. The compound reacts with your body’s endocannabinoid system, impacting sleep, mood, appetite, pain and more. CBD provides a much deeper effect than hemp oil does.
Hemp oil is versatile and is used in everything from cooking, salad dressings, skin care and hair care. CBD oil is similar to THC in that it can be smoked, vaped, taken orally, added to coffee, etc. While there’s a lot of research that needs to be conducted, CBD is also known for its therapeutic effects, providing pain and inflammation relief and helping people cope with symptoms like anxiety, depression and stress.
To make things more confusing, CBD sourced from hemp is different than CBD sourced from marijuana. Here’s the difference.
The CBD industry is stuck in the California Department of Public Health’s unnecessary, self-created limbo.
It’s been a while since we’ve discussed the status of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) in the Golden State, and unfortunately, it may be a while before we have finality on its legal status. The bulk of the issues that the state faces today go back more than two years and amazingly, still have not been solved.
Problems began in July 2018, when the California Department of Public Health’s Food and Drug Branch (CDPH) published FAQ document that takes the position that CBD is unlawful in California (you can read my take on the FAQ here). Ever since the FAQ was published, there have been sporadic enforcement efforts across the state and a general stunting of a potentially massive market for CBD products. It did not have to be this way and efforts were undertaken to legislate away CDPH’s authority to effectively ban the industry.
In 2019, I must have written a dozen posts on the failed Assembly Bill 228, a law that would have regulated CBD in many consumer products in California. AB-228 made it almost to the finish line but, in the face of intense opposition, failed late in 2019.
In early 2020, Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, the same Assemblymember who introduced AB-228, introduced AB-2827. As it was introduced, AB-2827 was a bare-bones bill that was likely intended to be substantially supplemented and eventually create a pathway for regulated CBD products. However, shortly after the bill was introduced, COVID-19 emerged and the bill has basically been sitting there unattended for months.
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In May 2020, the Hemp Industry Daily reported that Aguiar-Curry would be reviving the bill in August 2020, prior to the close of 2020’s legislative session. It’s now August and while Aguiar-Curry has come out vocally in support of CBD legislation (see here, for example), the state has yet to move forward with actual legislation.
2020’s legislative session will not last much longer and if the legislature does not take the matter up in short order, it may be another six months until the state sees movement on CBD. To some extent, COVID-19 is to blame for the delays, but the state has had two years to address CBD and has not been able to yet. In fact, it seems as if California may even get lapped by the famously slow FDA at this point.
We here at the Canna Law Blog are hopeful that the state will change course and get things back on track for the many, many CBD businesses and entrepreneurs across the Golden State and beyond, that want to be compliant and offer quality CBD products. Until then, the industry’s stuck in CDPH’s unnecessary, self-created limbo. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more updates on California’s CBD industry.
Griffen Thorne is an attorney at Harris Bricken. This article originally appeared on Canna Law Blog and has been reposted with permission.
For those struggling with chronic pain, medical cannabis is often touted as a safer alternative to prescription pain medications. Here are 5 ways marijuana can help ease the suffering.
Pain management is the most common reason doctor’s are prescribing medical marijuana. Treating chronic pain can be complicated and for some, marijuana provides an effective alternative that comes with lower risks than more conventional treatment methods.
If you are part of the 20% of Americans facing chronic pain and you haven’t yet turned to marijuana as an option, here’s what you need to know about the way medical marijuana can help you deal with pain.
Addressing Neuropathy
Neuropathy is damage to the nerves and it is commonly associated with diabetes. It can also result from a traumatic injury or repetitive use that damages a nerve over time. Typically, neuropathy is treated with pain relievers, including over-the-counter options and opioids.
In 2017, a research study published in the Journal of Pain Research established an association between vaporized cannabis and reduced neuropathic pain. Additionally, researchers were able to observe and record changed in pain relief based on the dosage of cannabis used.
In 2010, Future Medicinal Chemistry published a research review examining the existing evidence of how cannabis can work as an anti-inflammatory drug. According to this research, marijuana interacts with the endocannabinoid system and creates an anti-inflammatory response in the body.
Using medical marijuana is a new option for a hard to treat condition. In 2016, the journal Pharmacotherapy published research on the use of medical marijuana by patients with chronic migraines. The study found that marijuana has the potential to be used preventatively, reducing the frequency of migraines, and as a quick treatment of migraine pain.
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Joint Pain Relief
For individuals with arthritis, joint pain can cause daily suffering that greatly reduces their quality of life. Many individuals are advised to manage pain with lifestyle changes like exercise and weight loss. While these methods are certainly effective, they take time.
Cannabis has been found to be a promising method of immediate relief from joint pain. Marijuana can give individuals the relief they need to feel empowered to pursue lifestyle changes that will improve the symptoms of their condition for the long term.
Reduced Addiction Risk
One of the common problems with treating chronic pain is the tendency to develop tolerance to narcotics. A tolerance can require changing dosages or medications to achieve the desired results. In many cases, regular opioid use for pain relief can result in dependence or addiction.
Promising research is emerging that points out the potential of using marijuana to help treat opioid addiction. Not only is the use of marijuana for pain relief able to prevent individuals from taking an opioid pain reliever in the first place, but it may also be used to lower the risk of relapse in individuals being treated for an opioid use disorder.
Coronavirus testing has increased recently. Still, there’s a lot of misinformation that continues to be spread. Here are 5 of the most popular coronavirus testing myths.
Coronavirus testing has had many ups and downs throughout the year. Now that some months have passed and testing has somehow normalized, people who have been infected with COVD-19 — or are curious if they’re asymptomatic — have been going to testing sites to get results.
Still, there’s a lot of myths that surround testing, but some are more harmful and pervasive than others. Here are 5 of the most common ones:
Negative test results are forever
A lot of people think that since they got a negative result from their coronavirus test it means that they’re somehow clean of the virus, which is crazy. COVID-19 tests provide a picture of everything up until the moment of your test. You could still contract the virus as soon as you leave the testing site.
There are different kinds of coronavirus tests, with the most accurate one being the PCR test, which is used to detect the virus’s genetic material and can take up to a few weeks to get results due to the backlog. There’s also the antigen test, which detects specific proteins on the surface of the virus. The latter is more affordable and faster, but there’s a 30% chance of false negatives.
You can get tested any time after exposure
This one is kind of complicated to explain, but because the virus takes some days to develop within your system, it’s possible for you to get a test soon after exposure and get a negative result, all the while developing the disease a couple of days later. “The incubation period of the virus is anywhere from four to 14 days, and most of the people have been developing symptoms around five to six days into the infection,” explains Dr. Sunitha D. Posina in an interview with Bustle. This is why health officials ask that you quarantine yourself for 14 days after getting a negative result if you’re planning to visit relatives or spend time with friends.
For an accurate reading, it’s best to wait until you have symptoms and then get the test.
While it’s understandable to avoid a test if you don’t need to, it’s important for people who think that they’ve been exposed to the virus to get tested. These tests help the state get an accurate picture of the pandemic and will also decrease the risk of you exposing others, since you may be asymptomatic.
Kids don’t need to get tested
Even if kids are less susceptible to COVID-19, they can still spread the virus. While they are less likely to spread the virus in the same way as an adult does, kids are also more lax about sanitary precautions, washing their hands and wearing masks less often. Consult with your doctor and discuss the best way forward according to your child’s case.
Any situation where a child ingests even the smallest amount of THC is just not good. Here’s how to keep them safe.
Parents have been getting high since the dawn of time. It used to be one of those situations where old mom and dad might buy a dime bag to have on the weekends after the kids went to bed. Until then, they might stash it in their underwear drawer alongside a small collection of sex toys and dirty magazines, or they might even hide it in the refrigerator inside a can of Folgers coffee.
There’s no way the kids would ever look in any of those places and discover that their parents were going against the wishes of Nancy Reagan by Just Saying YES to drugs. But times have changed since then.
Now, marijuana is legal for medicinal and recreational use in more than half the nation, and the kids, well, they apparently know no boundaries when it comes to sniffing out the parental stash. That’s right, mom and dad, not even the tried and true underwear drawer is safe anymore.
It seems that every time we turn around a new report has emerged, showing that more children are being admitted to hospital emergency rooms all across the country to be treated for marijuana-related poisonings. Most of these cases are the result of little Jimmy getting into his mom’s THC-infused candies and biting off way more than his small body and mind can handle.
But just how much is that?
Well, we’ve watched full-grown men reduced to a puddle of tears and snot after consuming modest doses of cannabis edibles. They might curl up in the fetal position and pray for dear life, or just flip out completely and beg others in the room to call 911. So any situation where a kid (toddler to teen) ingests even the smallest amount of THC, well, we’re not going to lie, it’s just not good.
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So it stands to reason that parents need to be more diligent when it comes to hiding their cannabis products from their kids. Sure, some of those sold in legal states come with child-proof packaging, but that just isn’t good enough. Curious kids are smarter than we give them credit for. They have a tendency to turn into little MacGyver’s once something has piqued their interest, especially if they think that their efforts, no matter how laborious they may be, might score them a treat. This means the parent that keeps weed edibles in the house must be extra careful.
The only real solution in preventing children of any age from getting into a grown-up’s weed surplus is to put it under lock and key. This is true in any case, perhaps double for those parents who have small, inquisitive children at home that are wise beyond their years. You know the ones: Three going on thirty. Therefore, buying a safe or a lockbox is one of the best investments a weed-friendly household can make.
Fortunately, there are several relatively inexpensive brands on the market (under $100) that will ensure that not even the most conniving child on the planet can crack them. The only downside is you can never lose the key. This might seem like an easy task, but anyone who knows stoners (and we like to think that we do) can tell you that sometimes keys just have a way of disappearing.
Still, an inaccessible weed stash is far better than having to explain to emergency room staff that the reason your kid is acting like something straight out of the Exorcist is that he or she got into your marijuana edibles. You can forget about winning the parent of the year award, we assure you. In some cases, an unsavory situation like this one can lead to an uncomfortable conversation with police and probably even one with Child Protective Services. From there, you can expect random pop-in visits and, depending on the severity of the situation, little Jimmy might also head to foster care.
As research continues on the benefits of CBD oil, more people are starting to realize there’s more good than bad in it. Here’s how the benefits and drawbacks shake out.
There’s always something to worry about, like bills, food, and your health. Whatever the case, anxiety is common, and so is depression. Fortunately, there are a lot of solutions for both.
Some people rely on medications and therapy to overcome anxiety and depression. Others turn to coping mechanisms like yoga and meditation.
Lately, the search for anxiety and depression treatment has been shifting towards more natural medications. In particular, CBD oil.
CBD, or cannabidiol in full, is one type of cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. The oil is a result of the extraction of CBD from the plant, followed by refinement processes. You can get the oil in liquid form, or buy gummies with CBD discounted at the Relaxation Company and make your journey to wellness fun and flavor-filled.
The exact science behind the treatment of anxiety and depression with CBD oil isn’t known yet. Some researchers do believe it works with a receptor in the brain, altering serotonin signals. The serotonin levels are responsible for your mood and well being, and CBD oil blocks the brain from absorbing it, so you get more of it, which improves your mood.
Like any other treatment, the oil has its benefits and disadvantages. Make sure to read more on to find out more pros and cons of CBD oil for anxiety and depression, especially if you are planning on using CBD while traveling!
Pros
Easy to Use
The methods of administration of CBD oil are simple. You can take it by putting a few drops under your tongue using a dropper, or mixing it in your food. Some companies also supply CBD gummies in a variety of milligram strengths and flavors.
Non-psychoactive
Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), another type of cannabinoid, CBD oil is non-psychoactive, so you don’t get high from taking it.
It’s Healthy
Cannabidiol occurs naturally in plants from where it’s extracted and made into an oil. Since it’s a natural treatment, it’s much healthier than traditional medication and better for your body.
Fewer Side Effects
In addition to being healthier than traditional medicine, CBD also has fewer side effects. As long as the effects experienced are mild, it’s a good option for anyone who can’t tolerate the stronger side effects caused by other anxiety medications. It’s also not addictive, which is a common occurrence with traditional alternatives.
Relieves Pain
Cluster headaches and migraines are common in people suffering from depression and anxiety. CBD oil reduces such pains while also treating the underlying causes, so it cures both symptoms and the disease. The oil achieves all this without inducing a psychoactive response, tolerance, or addiction.
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Cons
Limited Availability
Since the use of CBD Oil for anxiety, depression, and other medical conditions is still relatively new, the oil isn’t widely available. Federal and state laws in some areas restrict the use of CBD, so you can only buy it in places where medical marijuana is legal.
Unfortunately, that’s not a lot of places. Some suppliers take advantage of this limited supply and put a hefty price tag on the oil, making it even more inaccessible.
Not FDA-Approved
CBD oil is not FDA-Approved for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Since it’s unregulated, that means there’s no set standard of quality that the oil must adhere to, to qualify as a treatment.
As a result, you might come across products with lower or higher quantities of CBD than necessary. Some mislabeled products even have significant amounts of THC, which can aggravate anxiety instead, defeating the purpose of the treatment.
Doesn’t Have Fixed Results
CBD oil is still in the early stages of discovery, so there’s a lot that remains unknown about it. It doesn’t produce the same results in everyone, hence the difficulty in regulating its use or setting a fixed dosage.
Side Effects
Some research into the use of CBD oil indicates that users may experience a few side effects. In some cases, those side effects include anxiety, which makes the oil questionable as a treatment for the mental condition. Other side effects associated with the oil include dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, loss of appetite, mood swings, and low blood pressure.
Conclusion
The effectiveness of CBD oil as a remedy for anxiety and depression remains, unfortunately, overshadowed by the stigma against cannabis. Still, as research continues on the benefits of the compound, more people are starting to realize there’s more good than bad in it.
