Currently, there's no reason to believe that CBD isn't safe for teens. Just remember that teens under 18 are not legally allowed to buy CBD. Before starting your child with a hemp routine, it's important to talk to their doctor, especially if you're giving them CBD for a specific problem. Adolescents and young adults use CBD as a homeopathic remedy for pain, depression and symptoms of anxiety, acne and insomnia, and to increase productivity.
However, there are significant differences between CBD that is studied in laboratories to treat medical conditions such as epilepsy and CBD products that are sold to consumers for their well-being. Research suggests that many of the side effects that occur with the consumption of CBD are likely due to drug interactions between CBD and other medications that a person may be taking. For the most part, the side effects of CBD alone are minor (dry mouth, dizziness, nausea), but they can be serious if CBD products interact with other medications. Surprisingly, no CBD was found in the blood samples, only 4-cyano-cumyl-butinaca (4-CCB) or fake CBD oil.
Tinctures, edibles, aerosols, vaping liquid, capsules, and products such as gels, hand lotions, and shampoos are widely available, and vary in price and CBD content. Without scientific proof that CBD works and is safe for children, Mitchell said that stimulant-based medications, such as Adderall, are a better option than CBD. The FDA tested the CBD chemical in some products and found that they didn't contain the amount of CBD they claimed. The World Health Organization stated that CBD is not addictive and wrote: “In humans, CBD has no effects indicative of any potential for abuse or dependence.