Naturally occurring cannabinoid CBD (cannabidiol) compounds possess no abuse potential and therefore should not be subject to restrictions under international
drug scheduling, recommendations of the World Health Organisation’s Expert Committee
on Drug Dependence (ECDD) concluded. “Recent evidence from animal and human
studies shows that its use could have some therapeutic value for seizures due
to epilepsy and related conditions.” The ECDD adds that since the current
information does not justify scheduling of cannabidiol; a fuller review of
cannabidiol preparations by May 2018 is planned.
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WHO: Non-Psychoactive Cannabis Compounds Should Be Legal
Naturally occurring cannabinoid CBD (cannabidiol) compounds possess no abuse potential and therefore should not be subject to restrictions under international drug scheduling, recommendations of the World Health...
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