The demand for CBD oil and CBD-infused products is unlikely to fade as people look for natural and affordable alternatives to pharmaceuticals. By suppressing research into cannabis for decades, the FDA has now put itself in a position to try to regulate from the rearguard of the CBD movement.
Hopefully, with pressure from patients and the industry, the FDA will grant CBD nutritional supplement status, while also investing in testing to discover the benefits and side effects of short-term and long-term use.
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