Relaxation and Anxiety Relief
- CBD in edibles may reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.
- Studies found that CBD decreased anxiety symptoms in adults and teenagers.¹

Delayed Onset and Overdose Risk
- Effects can take 1–3 hours to manifest, leading to potential overconsumption.
- Increased risk of overdose due to delayed effects.^5,6

Chronic Pain Management
- CBD has pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Edibles may reduce chronic pain symptoms and improve sleep.²

Unknown Potency
- THC content is often difficult to measure and may be higher than labeled.
- Lack of regulation leads to inaccurate dosing.^3,4

Improving Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Symptoms
- Oral cannabinoids reduced pain and muscle spasticity in MS patients.³

Serious Negative Side Effects
- Can cause drowsiness, confusion, vomiting, anxiety, panic attacks, psychotic episodes, hallucinations, paranoia, impaired motor ability, respiratory depression, and heart problems.^1,9

Reducing Seizures
- Potential to help reduce seizures in certain types of epilepsy.⁴

Long-Term Mental and Cognitive Effects
- May negatively affect attention and memory.
- Can cause anxiety, worsen schizophrenia, and lead to dependence.

Reducing Cancer Symptoms
- May alleviate pain, insomnia, nausea, and lack of appetite associated with cancer and its treatments.⁵

Increased Risk of Self-Harm or Harm to Others
- High doses can lead to violent or unpredictable behavior.
- Reports of self-harm and harm to others after consumption.^10,11,12

Long-Lasting Effects
- Effects last longer than smoking, providing prolonged relief (up to several hours).²

Accidental Ingestion
- Edibles may be accidentally consumed by children or pets due to their resemblance to regular foods.

Less Harmful to Lungs
- Avoids exposure to toxins and carcinogens found in smoke.

Interactions with Medications
- Can interact with alcohol and certain medications, intensifying effects or interfering with medication actions.

Unknown Long-Term Effects
- More research needed to fully understand long-term risks and effects.