A 2015 study published in the Neurotherapeutics journal concluded that CBD could potentially treat anxiety. Another study conducted in 2014 found that cannabidiol had anti-anxiety effects. In 2010, a Journal of Psychopharmacology report said that it could reduce social anxiety symptoms.
Research clearly speaks in favor of using CBD for stress and anxiety relief. And guess what? People prefer it as well. A Quartz survey found that 53% of female participants and 47% of male participants used CBD for anxiety/stress relief.
Now a latest report says that young Brits use CBD products to deal with work-related stress. There are several different kinds of CBD products available on the market. From cannabidiol teas, coffee, treats to wipes, bath bombs, makeup, and more, there’s a lot to choose from.
In the UK, cannabidiol got legalized in 2018. Similar to the trends in the United States, Britain’s use of the cannabinoid is also going up.
What Did Data Reveal?
Cannabidiol or CBD comes from the cannabis sativa plant. The herb has shown to have great potential when it comes to health. It can assist with sleep, addiction, epilepsy, pain, etc. However, the top reason Brits are using it is for its anti-anxiety properties.
Wowcher says that sales for CBD have increased by 99% between the months of February and April. Data collected from Instant eCare suggests that it is being used most for relief from work stress. Here’s a look at what the online pharmacist’s data has found:
- Young professionals engaged in desk jobs such as IT, sales, and administration use CBD the most for work-stress relief
- 37% of Brits, which is 2 in 5, said that job and work were the biggest factors that have pushed them toward using CBD for anxiety
- 16% of Brits said that they used CBD for relief from monetary worries
- 28% of the Brits who used CBD were doctors. They mostly used it for treating insomnia and sleep problems. Of them, 42% used cannabidiol to reduce relationship stress
- While the majority said they had been using cannabidiol for six months, 36% said that they would be using it for six more months
Is CBD consumption safe?
Cannabidiol is safe to use. Several people paint it as a villain because they confuse it with marijuana. While marijuana contains CBD, it also has another cannabinoid called THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol has psychoactive properties which are responsible for its notorious reputation.
There are some negative side effects associated to the use of CBD oil. It can cause diarrhea, dizziness, mood changes, appetite changes, nausea, etc. It is important to take the dosage right for you.
Key Takeaway
CBD use is getting more and more attention. New data reveals that younger Brits are using cannabidiol to relieve themselves of work-related stress. Studies show that cannabidiol has anti-anxiety properties and is also an antidepressant. More research is still needed on the health benefits and safety of the cannabinoid but so far, it has been enjoying a lot of praise.
