BFD: FDA on CBD
- “There is little indication that CBD has abuse potential or presents a significant risk to the public health.”
- “No evidence for a classic drug withdrawal syndrome for CBD, and no evidence that CBD causes physical or psychic dependence.”
- “CBD does not appear to have abuse potential under the CSA.”
- “There is no signal for the development of substance use disorder in individuals consuming CBD-containing products.”
- “It is unlikely that CBD would act as an immediate precursor to THC for abuse purposes.”

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