CBD For Youth With Anxiety

CBD 101

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What does CBD stand for?

Cannabidiol

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What is CBD?

The cannabis plant contains hundreds of chemical substances. Over 100 of these are known as cannabinoids. Cannabinoids derived from cannabis plants are sometimes called phytocannabinoids.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of these cannabinoids. CBD is not intoxicating and may reduce some of the effects of tetrahydracannabinol (THC); however, it does have an effect on the brain.

CBD can be found in different varieties of the cannabis plant, including hemp.

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What forms is CBD available in?

CBD comes in many forms, including oils, extracts, capsules, patches, vapes, and topical preparations for use on skin.

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Is CBD addictive?

No.The World Health Organization, "In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential….

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Is CBD legal in Canada?

Yes!

CBD & Treatement

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Has CBD proven beneficial to treat symptoms of anxiety?

Yes. Reports show a decrease in anxiety and can treat insomnia, seizures, addiction, and autism!

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Is CBD harmful to the brain?

No.

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Possible negative side effects of CBD use?

• Confused thinking
• Nausea
• Decreased appetite
• Dry mouth and eyes
• Drowsiness and excess sleeping
• Lack of energy
• Liver function abnormalities
• Effects on driving
• Changes to how prescription drugs act in the body
• Physical reactions caused by two drugs mixing in the body

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Negative Side effects of Benzodiazepines (common prescriptions to treat anxiety disorders) 

• dizziness
• confusion
• drowsiness
• constipation
• memory loss
• slurred speech
• muscle weakness
• loss of coordination and balance
• delusions
• hallucinations
• skin reactions
• sudden anxiety
• euphoria (a feeling of well-being)
• restlessness and agitation
• irritability and aggressiveness
• physical dependence
• problems learning or concentrating

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What does the OACYC "Code of Ethics" state?

OACYC “CODE OF ETHICS” STATES:

Does not cause harm

Encourages safe and ethical practice

Observes, assesses, and evaluates services/treatments prescribed or designed by other professionals

Is CBD Safe

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Can CBD induce psychosis?

No.

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Does CBD activate the Endocannabinoid System?

Unlike THC, CBD does not activate CB1 receptors. 

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Is the government of Canada behind on the progression of using CBD to treat youth with anxiety?

Yes.

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Conventional medications to treat anxiety prove to have addictive properties and debilitating side effects. 

Yes. 

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Youths aged 14-18 need a medical prescription from their doctor or psychiatrist as well as a regular follow-up?

This is important to ensure safety, anxiety is being treated, and to assess dosage for the youth.