The future of CBD

Cannabis’s legal status in many states often hinders research. The legalization of CBD in certain states, however, will help researchers collect further data on its applicability to humans. Brightfield Group also mentions that the FDA met on May 31, 2019, intending to help the agency collect further information on CBD from the public to guide its policymaking. The industry will continue to grow, but it will be interesting to see how the federal and state governments interact with the substance.

As CBD slowly becomes more accepted and legal (Guide to CBD even created a map detailing what the future of CBD looks like in each state), hopefully, consumers will learn to shop more wisely and hold business accountable, while companies establish and meet high standards for themselves. CBD is not going anywhere anytime soon, and it’s possible that as research continues, other cannabinoids will reveal themselves to provide other health benefits as well.

Conclusion

CBD is in a precarious legal position and not nearly enough about it is scientifically proven—not to mention the potentially dangerous business landscape it inhabits—but it generally appears to be safe and is capable of providing a significant number of health benefits. People who wish to try CBD for pain, inflammation, anxiety, PTSD, and other ailments should do so carefully and vigilantly, but CBD seems to be a viable alternative to pharmaceutical drugs and is advantageous for helping the body regulate homeostasis.