Is CBD Addictive?

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May 22, 2024

By Joie Meissner ND, BCB-L

There are over 100 types of cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant—delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are two major cannabinoids. ¹  

Pure CBD doesn’t seem to cause dependence like marijuana (cannabis) or sleep medications. It is not addictive.

A World Health Organization Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) reviewed cannabis and cannabis-related substances to consider the appropriateness of their current scheduling within the International Drug Control Conventions. ² Because CBD was not found be psychoactive (mind-altering) or to present potential for abuse or dependence, the committee recommended that CBD be removed from international drug control. ³

To find out about what researcher’s are discovering about optimal dosing of CBD, click link below:

CBD: Is there a sweet spot for dosing?

Links to more information on cannabinoids (CBD & THC):

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1. Robbers JE, Speedie MK, Tyler VE. “Pharmacognosy and Pharmacobiotechnology.” Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins. 1996. ↩︎
2. “News Briefing – 40th WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD)” who.int/news/item/13-09-2018-40th-ecdd-news-briefing ↩︎
3. “News Briefing – 40th WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD)” who.int/news/item/13-09-2018-40th-ecdd-news-briefing ↩︎