Nearly half of students surveyed by the University of Georgia have tried CBD products, with many turning to gummies and edibles to cope with anxiety, stress, and sleep problems, researchers report. CBD is legal statewide.
In a survey of more than 4,100 undergraduates, 48% said they had used cannabidiol at least once and 29% reported using it monthly or more. The findings, published in the Journal of Substance Use, are the largest survey of students’ CBD use.
Lead author Jennie Pless, a doctoral student in UGA’s School of Social Work, said students often try CBD in social settings when friends offer or recommend it. Nearly one in five respondents believed CBD helped them fall asleep and improved sleep quality.
The study found men were more likely than women to try and repeatedly use CBD. Researchers noted questions remain about effectiveness and risks of unregulated products.
