Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical compound derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, also known as cannabis or hemp. While a specific form of CBD is approved as a drug in the United States, CBD itself is not a drug. It is a chemical found in marijuana, but it does not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient that produces a high. CBD is usually formulated as an oil, but it can also be sold as an extract, vaporized liquid, and oil-based capsule.
It is used in many products, such as food, drinks, and beauty products. THC is the main psychoactive compound in cannabis and is intoxicating, while CBD has some psychoactive effects and is being studied for its potential to treat mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. In the United States, cannabis-related laws are constantly changing. Technically, CBD is still considered a Schedule I drug under federal law.
CBD oil is often marketed as THC-free, but this isn't always the case. Full-spectrum CBD oils contain other cannabinoids, which may include THC. Isolated products can also be contaminated with THC. The most common reason for a failed CBD drug test is that someone has used a CBD oil product that contains THC.
CBD patches are hard to find but are an easy way to take CBD and can help relieve aches and pains. Very small amounts of THC present in the material from which the CBD is extracted can reach CBD oil in amounts high enough to result in a positive drug test result. Research into the effects of CBD under certain conditions is ongoing, and much remains to be learned about its potential uses. A study found that after repeated administration of CBD compared to a placebo group, the CBD group had reduced arterial stiffness and improved blood flow through their arteries.
Any side effects that occur with CBD consumption are likely due to drug-drug interactions between CBD and other medications you are taking. CBD may benefit people with certain conditions, but this depends on factors such as dosage, quality, and the presence of THC in the product. Some research has linked CBD to several benefits for the heart and circulatory system, including the ability to lower high blood pressure. Unapproved CBD products have not been evaluated by the FDA for their effectiveness or safety. In theory, getting a false positive on a CBD oil drug test should be impossible with pure CBD oil containing less than 0.3% THC.
A recent study of 84 CBD products purchased online showed that more than a quarter of them contained less CBD than labeling indicated. Examining the legality of measures restricting the free movement of goods within the EU, the court also stated that CBD extracted from cannabis was not a drug within the meaning of the 1961 Convention; and that EU industrial hemp regulations were not applicable to CBD extract since it is not an agricultural product within those regulations. CBD oil is made by extracting CBD from the cannabis plant and then diluting it with a carrier oil such as coconut oil or hemp seed oil.
