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As the main medicinal compound found in cannabis, CBD or Cannabidiol is widely used by all age groups.
Being available in various forms such as vapes, edibles, tinctures, and oils, CBD can be bought both isolated or combined with other compounds and cannabinoids like THC, CBN, and terpenes.
To be specific, any cannabis product with less than 0.03% THC can be bought legally across the United States. Although, some states might have their specific regulations such as a minimum of 18 or 21 years of age to buy and possess CBD products.
CBD is a common cannabinoid that is found across the cannabis plant family. Although, the ratio of it and other chemicals may vary from plant to plant.
There are hundreds of cannabis strains all around the globe with each having its unique combination of compounds or chemical composition.
In general, though, cannabis plants can be identified as naturally grown marijuana plants known for their high THC and potency, or hemp plants that are widely cultivated with higher CBD content for its medicinal properties.
In other words, cannabis plants with more than 0.03% THC are considered marijuana plants. Whereas, plants with less than 0.03% THC are called ‘hemp.’ Medicinal cannabis, or CBD therefore, is usually derived from the latter.
Yet, there are both hemp-derived CBD and marijuana-derived CBD products in the market that you can buy from an authorized weed dispensary or an online store.
However, it is the former or the hemp-derived CBD with 0.03% THC which is completely legal in the US at the federal level.
Other forms of CBD products including dry flowers may have different regulations regarding their sale and possession depending on the state.
State Regulations on CBD
While, at the federal level, there is no minimum age to buy CBD; state laws may have their own age regulations in place especially where weed is not fully decriminalized.
For instance, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin haven’t fully decriminalized the use of cannabis and thus, share a mixed legal status. As such, they only allow medicinal cannabis or CBD in the form of CBD oil that too with 0.05% THC.
Similarly, states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, and West Virginia also have a mixed legal status as they only allow the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
Despite the growing acceptance and widespread legalization, certain states are still a bit shy in exploring the full potential of cannabis. These are the states where weed is still fully illegal and do not allow its use be it for medicinal or recreational purposes. Although, some of these states may still allow weed for recreational purposes; nevertheless, with more stringent laws than others.
States where selling, buying, or possessing weed is still illegal are Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wyoming. Although, continuous efforts are being made by the pot-loving community and its advocates to legalize CBD in these states fully.
Speaking of which, states where weed or CBD to be specific, is fully legalized or decriminalized for both medical and recreational use include:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Virginia
- & Washington.
This means anyone can buy CBD products in these states without much age verification.
But if you look at it from the point of view of your health, most physicians would agree that it is never a great idea to start using cannabis at an early age even if it is easily available.
The ideal age for CBD/ Marijuana
Studies suggest that the long-term effects of marijuana are more prone in those who started using cannabis at an early age compared to those who did it well past their adolescence.
That’s because cannabis, or THC in particular is known to be a mind-altering substance that can even rewire your entire brain or thought process. As a result, it can be extremely dangerous for developing brains like those of babies, children, and teenagers.
In essence, consuming cannabis at an early age can pose several long-term risks such as lack of attention, memory loss, reduced problem-solving skills, and an unstable mindset or behavior.
Given the potential side-effects of marijuana or weed on young minds, the ideal age to start smoking or consuming cannabis is said to be around 25 by which age most parts of the human brain are believed to be fully developed.
The same applies to pregnant women as the development of a human brain starts right there in the womb.
To be safe and have the best experience with weed, it is better to use it after you have reached the age of 25.
Legal Status of CBD for Children
While the 2018 farm bill has certainly legalized the purchase, possession, and consumption of CBD products for children as long as they contain less than 0.03% THC in them; smokable CBD products are not to be sold to children under any circumstances.
Therefore, only hemp-derived CBD in non-smokable forms can be sold to children in places where it is legal.
As far as marijuana-based CBD products are concerned, anybody under the age of 18 must have a valid medicinal condition or be part of the state’s local medical marijuana program to be able to buy CBD.
Parents who need CBD for their kids for medicinal purposes should also be well-informed and proactive when buying CBD products for their precious ones.
For better purchase decisions, you should always go through the product label for proper information on its ingredients and usage instructions.
Due to the lack of regulatory compliance, CBD, or cannabis products as a whole, can be mislabeled or downright dangerous, especially for kids and young adolescents. So, be careful!
Types of CBD products that are legal
Like other cannabinoids, CBD can also be extracted from a cannabis plant to be sold in both isolated and non-isolated forms such as broad-spectrum or full-spectrum which may have a partial or full chemical composition of a cannabis plant contrary to isolated products that are rather limited to pure CBD.
Pure CBD products are further available in a variety of forms including:
• CBD gummies
Perhaps the most famous form of CBD products is none other than the mouth-watering gummies that everybody seems to like.
Available in several colors and flavors, these CBD gummies are similar to chewable candies that can be easily carried out and consumed on the go.
• CBD oil and tinctures
Another popular form of consuming CBD, especially among medicinal users, is through edible CBD oils and tinctures that can be swallowed or consumed sublingually.
Sublingual use is the process of pouring CBD oil or tincture under the tongue and is considered as one of the fastest mediums to absorb CBD for its therapeutic effects.
• CBD Vapes
Just like conventional vaping, CBD can also be vaped using special vaping devices or vaporizers such as a vape pen.
Available in both reusable and disposable forms, these vape pens come with special CBD-filled cartridges or tanks which can either be refilled or disposed of when they run out of their vape juice.
• CBD topicals
Along with the consumables, CBD can also be used to make creams, balms, lotions, soaps, shampoos, and other types of topical products.
As herbal byproducts of cannabis, CBD topicals can offer plenty of health benefits such as pain management and anti-inflammation.
Tips for buying CBD
While CBD is completely non-psychoactive and does not cause any high, when sold in non-isolated forms such as broad-spectrum and full-spectrum, they can certainly give you a ‘high’ depending on the THC, CBN, and terpenes.
To make sure you get the right product in your hands, here’s what you can do:
- Choose the right extract of CBD from isolated, broad-spectrum, and full-spectrum.
To give you an idea, isolated forms of CBD refer to pure CBD. Broad-spectrum contains some range of other cannabinoids along with CBD. And full-spectrum CBD products, as the name suggests, have the complete range of all the cannabinoids and compounds found in cannabis to give you better results in a process called the “entourage effect.”
- Read the product label including the ingredients, their quantities, and other instructions carefully.
- Experiment with different products to find the one that suits you the best.
- Last but not least, only buy from an authorized dealer or weed dispensary for the best quality of your CBD product.
Conclusion
While more and more states are reforming their laws pertaining to the sale and use of cannabis, at the federal level, CBD is fully legal across the United States with no specific age requirements.
However, some states have their own rules and regulations about it such as an age bar of minimum 18 or 21 years or a medical certificate or prescription from a doctor recommending the use of cannabis in the particular condition.
All-in-all, if you are above 18 or have a medical condition such as epilepsy or other types of seizures, you can easily buy CBD from an authorized dealer.
