Can A Person Overdose On Too Much CBD?
Everything in moderation, right? It’s a common idiom that outlines the danger of having too much of any good thing. Even seemingly harmless substances can produce some unwanted side effects. But, does CBD require the same amount of wariness? Rhubarb leaves can give you kidney stones, cherry stems and pits contain trace amounts of cyanide, and nutmeg oil can even leave you hallucinating. With CBD rapidly gaining popularity, it’s reasonable to ask: can you overdose on CBD?
Well, no—not in the traditional sense. There is no evidence out there that cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive cannabinoid, can lead to a deadly overdose. However, this doesn’t mean that there is no possibility of excess CBD consumption leading to health issues.
The World Health Organization published an article citing data from an outside study in which just under 200 individuals suffering from a rare epileptic disorder were administered CBD on a daily basis. At times, they were given as much as 200mg per kilogram of body weight, or just under 100mg per pound.
The study found that many of the patients being administered the CBD were experiencing very encouraging decreases in the number of seizures they were having. However, around half of the participants also reported side effects such as vomiting, convulsions, diarrhea, and excessive sleepiness. Other patients had liver enzyme levels that read up to three times what they should be, which can be a sign of impending or ongoing liver failure.
The study was quick to note, though, that there may have been other causes for these side effects, such as a bad reaction between the CBD and the existing seizure medication the patients were taking. It stated that further research will be necessary to determine if CBD was the sole cause of these side effects.
All in all, it really does come down to being reasonable. Even if CBD overdose isn’t a reality, it could very well be true that going overboard may leave you with some troubling symptoms. To avoid the likelihood of this happening, some common-sense measures can be taken. You should always educate yourself on the products you’re consuming, CBD-based or otherwise. If you are consuming CBD products in the hopes of alleviating a physical malady of some kind, start slow. Take the recommended dose, give it time, and go from there. If you give CBD the respect that it deserves, it is overwhelmingly likely that it will give you the same.
Legal Purchasing Limits for Cannabis Products
Adults 21 and over can purchase up to one ounce of usable cannabis flower, 16 ounces of cannabis-infused edibles in solid form, 72 ounces of cannabis drinkables, and 7 grams of cannabis concentrates.
Three ounces of usable cannabis flower, forty-eight ounces of cannabis-infused edibles in solid form, two hundred sixteen ounces of cannabis drinkables, and twenty-one grams of cannabis concentrates, per the Washington State Department of Health.
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