Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is everywhere and seemingly in everything these days. It’s touted as a panacea for a massive range of illnesses and conditions, and even recommended as a daily supplement to help one smooth out the rough edges of life. CBD is one of the many chemical compounds called cannabinoids that is isolated from cannabis (marijuana).
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I’ll cut to the chase and tell you that overall, the evidence for CBD oil isn’t impressive at all. There is something “there” for sure – CBD oil has pharmacological and drug-like effects. But the enormous enthusiasm is backed by very weak evidence, and the efficacy is well-established only for a few circumstances.
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Whether or not CBD is useful for treating chronic pain is unclear. When you have a licensed, regulated and quality controlled product, it’s probably safer than opiates, but there’s a lack of evidence to substantiate the grandiose claims made about the ability of CBD to be an effective pain control medication.
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Every era has its preferred panacea, and CBD is what’s hot today. Indiscriminate and uncontrolled use may be what some consumers want, but it won’t answer questions about efficacy, long-term effects, or safety.
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