Legal cannabis products sold on the high street are facing a crackdown amid concerns they could create a ‘high’ for users
- There is unease about levels of psychoactive compound THC in CBD products
- Ministers worried sale of CBD gives impression of softening stance on cannabis
- People claim CBD alleviates ailments from aches to anxiety but evidence scant
Cannabis products sold on the high street are to face tighter restrictions amid concerns about the levels of chemicals they contain that create a ‘high’ for users.
The popularity of products containing the cannabis extract cannabidiol – or CBD – has exploded, with stores such as Boots and Holland & Barrett selling them.
But there is unease about their varying levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – the psychoactive compound that gives a ‘high’.
Ministers are also worried the widespread sale of CBD products is giving the misleading impression that the Government is softening its approach towards the Class B drug
Advocates claim CBD alleviates ailments from aches to anxiety, although hard evidence is scant
Ministers are also worried the widespread sale of CBD products is giving the misleading impression that the Government is softening its approach towards the Class B drug.
Policing Minister Kit Malthouse wants to ensure high street CBD products…
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Legal cannabis products sold on the high street are facing a crackdown amid concerns they could create a ‘high’ for users
- There is unease about levels of psychoactive compound THC in CBD products
- Ministers worried sale of CBD gives impression of softening stance on cannabis
- People claim CBD alleviates ailments from aches to anxiety but evidence scant
Cannabis products sold on the high street are to face tighter restrictions amid concerns about the levels of chemicals they contain that create a ‘high’ for users.
The popularity of products containing the cannabis extract cannabidiol – or CBD – has exploded, with stores such as Boots and Holland & Barrett selling them.
But there is unease about their varying levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – the psychoactive compound that gives a ‘high’.
Ministers are also worried the widespread sale of CBD products is giving the misleading impression that the Government is softening its approach towards the Class B drug
Advocates claim CBD alleviates ailments from aches to anxiety, although hard evidence is scant
Ministers are also worried the widespread sale of CBD products is giving the misleading impression that the Government is softening its approach towards the Class B drug.
Policing Minister Kit Malthouse wants to ensure high street CBD products…
