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Robert Kaufmann1, Amber Harris Bozer2, Amanda Kube Jotte3
1Midwest Allergy Sinus Asthma PC, Springfield, IL, USA.
Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids
|October 30, 2023
Summary
Self-dosing with cannabidiol (CBD) improved general health and reduced symptom severity, leading to decreased use of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) drugs. This study highlights CBD
Area of Science:
- Cannabidiol (CBD) research
- Human health and wellness
- Pharmacology of cannabinoids
Background:
- Self-dosing of cannabidiol (CBD) products is prevalent in the USA for various health conditions.
- Off-the-shelf CBD products are frequently mislabeled, leading to inaccurate consumption.
- Understanding the impact of verified CBD concentrations on health outcomes and drug usage is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between long-term self-dosing of verified CBD and health outcomes.
- To assess the impact of CBD on general health scores (GHS) and symptom scores (SS).
- To investigate the effect of CBD on over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) drug usage.
Main Methods:
- Recruited US adults (18-75 years) with prior unverified CBD use.
- Provided participants with concentration-verified CBD products for 4 weeks.
- Collected data on primary reason/symptom for use, GHS, SS, OTC/Rx drug use, and daily CBD dose pre- and post-ingestion.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in general health and symptom severity scores were observed post-CBD ingestion.
- Symptom severity improved over time, with pre-CBD scores showing greater improvement than post-CBD.
- 31.2% of individuals reduced or stopped OTC drugs, and 19.2% reduced or stopped Rx drugs.
Conclusions:
- Cannabidiol (CBD) self-administration effectively reduces the need for OTC and Rx medications.
- CBD use significantly enhances self-perceived general health and alleviates symptom severity.
- Improved health and symptom scores correlate with decreased reliance on conventional medications.
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