CBD for Children: Is it Safe?
Many recent studies have convinced experts and the public about the potential of CBD for medical purposes. With growing interest, questions about CBD safety naturally arise, especially for teenagers or children. As more countries worldwide are loosening laws regarding medical cannabis, it becomes increasingly important to speak clearly about this topic. Is it safe to give CBD to children? What do experts say and what are their recommendations for parents?
Basic Information about CBD
Cannabidiol, abbreviated as CBD, is one of the substances known as cannabinoids, found in medical cannabis plants. CBD can help with many psychological or physical difficulties. Unlike THC, it does so without intoxicating effects or negative behavioral changes.
On the contrary, it involves positive influence, exclusively for therapeutic purposes. Perception is influenced at a therapeutic level, where for example acute or chronic pain is alleviated, but without undesirable side effects (such as hallucinations, schizophrenia).
Cannabidiol is not an intoxicating substance, thus it does not involve the risk of addiction. Additional facts about CBD:
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No feeling of intoxication, changes in perception or decision-making ability
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Absolutely minimal or no side effects
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Demonstrably helps in treating various diseases and health problems
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Easily processed by the human body
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Has anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects
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Due to CBD's legality in many countries, production conditions have been tightened and final product control has become more thorough
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First CBD-based medications are already approved (e.g. Epidiolex)