Reasons for cannabidiol use: a cross-sectional study of CBD users, focusing on self-perceived stress, anxiety, and sleep problems.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Public and medical interest in cannabidiol (CBD) has been rising, and CBD is now available from various sources. Research into the effects of low-dose CBD on outcomes like stress, anxiety, and sleep problems have been scarce, so we conducted an online survey of CBD users to better understand patterns of use, dose, and self-perceived effects of CBD.

Methods

The sample consisted of 387 current or past-CBD users who answered a 20-question online survey. The survey was sent out to CBD users through email databases and social media. Participants reported basic demographics, CBD use patterns, reasons for use, and effects on anxiety, sleep, and stress.

Results

The sample (N = 387) consisted of 61.2% females, mostly between 25 and 54 years old (72.2%) and primarily

SUBMITTER: Moltke J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7893882 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature