People with a host of debilitating health problems are turning to legalize medicinal cannabis oil in their droves to ease their suffering. According to figures from the Cannabis Trades Association UK, the number of cannabidiol (CBD) users has doubled from 125,000 12 months ago to 250,000. CBD oil is legal in the UK as it
People with a host of debilitating health problems are turning to legalize medicinal cannabis oil in their droves to ease their suffering.
According to figures from the Cannabis Trades Association UK, the number of cannabidiol (CBD) users has doubled from 125,000 12 months ago to 250,000.
CBD oil is legal in the UK as it has less than 0.2% of the psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol – and therefore does not produce a “high”.
It is not addictive and is used to ease the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, joint pain, anxiety, and depression, as well as a range of other conditions.
Holland & Barrett said: “We have been surprised at the success and popularity of CBD oil since its launch.
MediPen, a research facility based in Pontprennau, Cardiff, is currently running a course of clinical trials into the medicinal benefits of cannabis.
Managing director Jordan Owen claims the growth in sales of cannabis oil is just the start of breaking down the stigma surrounding the use of cannabinoid-based products.
Full article at Wales Online
