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CBD-and-Driving

CBD and Driving?

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CBD (cannabidiol) oil is an herbal product, legal and freely available on the market in many places. It isn’t subject to the Narcotics `Act in Europe and can be consumed without hesitation. However, cannabis products with a high THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content fall under the Narcotics Act and are prohibited, as intoxicating effects can occur.

In Australia, hemp oil isolate and cannabidiol isolate are available in many online stores such as Down To Earth. Try CBD isolate oil; it’s one of the best CBD products on the market.

Can I Jeopardize My Driver’s License If I Consume CBD Oil?

The simple answer: it shouldn’t (but nobody should ever drive under the influence of drugs).

CBD products, i.e. cannabidiol, is extracted from the cannabis plant alongside THC, but it doesn’t have the same effect on the body. CBD, doesn’t get you high or cause any other effects.

CBD can be understood as an antagonist to THC.

Cannabidiol is even needed to counteract the effects of THC in the body. What’s more, CBD has calming and stress-reducing properties and is therefore used in many ways. However, without losing control of your body, which is the case with many other medications.

Your driver’s license shouldn’t be at risk if CBD oil is used once or more regularly. It also doesn’t matter in what dosage or with what strength. CBD oils have no definite side effects on the body and therefore shouldn’t affect cognitive abilities and concentration in traffic. It’s also not important how old the consumer is or whether he’s still a driver’s license holder in the probationary period.

However, once again: use your own discretion when driving and the decisions you make.

Use of CBD

You should also know that the factual and legal situation in Australia is constantly changing. After ingestion, many people wonder about their ability to drive on the road. CBD oils also have a certain proportion of THC, which by law may not be higher than 0.2% in Australia.

Every user of CBD oil also absorbs some THC, which raises the question of fitness to drive. Therefore, you should choose products that have the lowest possible THC content, preferably <0.1%. In addition, you should keep the number of drops as low as possible and, if necessary, use more highly concentrated premium oils. The EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) recommends not to exceed the daily intake of 60 mcg of THC.

Drug Test and CBD

Cannabis and drug testing – these two terms are closely related for some, knowing that a positive test can have legal ramifications. While the consumption of cannabis isn’t prohibited, the possession of certain products is. When consuming CBD products, you don’t own cannabis, but cannabidiol and the all-clear can be given. The only thing that can be verified is the specific drug they are testing for. A drug test during a traffic stop usually only tests for the substance THC. The consumed CBD content isn’t displayed with a urine test, which you don’t always have to submit to. It’s only tested for the psychoactive THC or THC-COOH. A pure CBD urine test, therefore, yields nothing at first, because the small amount of THC in the CBD product isn’t high enough, to be able to be displayed. Therefore, the THC can’t impair the ability to drive and there’s no CBD intoxication. As the psychoactive effect is absent and from a legal point of view, taking cannabidiol isn’t considered drug consumption.

The Most Important Question: When Can a Drug Test Be Positive?

At 1000 and 2000 milligrams daily when CBD oil contains more THC. However, the test result would be a “false positive”. A mass spectrometry test could then be created, the result of which would then be negative. These types of tests are more precise, and more specific, and don’t detect CBD or other cannabinoids. With the necessary amount of THC for an initial positive test, it’s very unlikely that there would be additional testing. However, if you still want to be on the safe side, you can simply buy products that are 100% free of THC.

Final Thoughts

Of course, these guidelines apply primarily to Australian road traffic regulations. Yet, they aren’t applied in all countries.

At Down To Earth, we sell all kinds of CBD products including hemp oil isolate and cannabidiol isolate. The isolate oil is a highly recommended CBD product. They are THC-free, which is a huge benefit for people who are constantly afraid of CBD products. However, any CBD product shouldn’t be taken without direct supervision from your doctor.

Furthermore, all our products are tested by independent labs to ensure their quality and purity and the lab reports are available on our website.

If you’ve any questions, feel free to contact us and we’ll get back to you in no time. Drive safely!
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Danger of CBD When Is CBD Dangerous

Danger of CBD: When Is CBD Dangerous?

Written by michaelcs on . Posted in General. No Comments on Danger of CBD: When Is CBD Dangerous?

We sometimes hear, in the course of a conversation between friends, on the Internet, and even by the political class that CBD is dangerous. That, in the absence of hindsight, the precautionary principle should prevail. It would be better not to take it. So, how to disentangle what’s true and what’s false and form your own opinion in good conditions? Without jargon or taboo, we’ll explain in which case CBD can be dangerous and which cannabidiol-rich products can instead be consumed without fear.

If you’re looking for full spectrum CBD oil, Down To Earth sells the purist full spectrum CBD oil in Australia.

Debunking Misconceptions: No, CBD Isn’t Dangerous

Let’s not maintain unnecessary suspense. CBD is not a dangerous molecule. It’s:

  • Non-psychoactive:It doesn’t get you high, unlike other cannabinoids naturally produced by cannabis/hemp, including THC.
  • Non-addictive:Consuming CBD regularly doesn’t create an addiction to the substance.
  • Devoid of major adverse effects:we come back to this point in more detail further down.

If CBD presents any danger or risk, this is due to how it is consumed as some ways of consumption present fewer risks than others. This is probably not a big surprise to most of our readers, but smoking CBD isn’t advised. Again, we’ll detail this point in a moment.

Is CBD Harmful?

No. The harmfulness of CBD is often cited by its detractors as one of its main dangers. The World Health Organization (WHO) itself declares on this subject:

“During its November 2017 meeting, the WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence concluded that pure cannabidiol (CBD) doesn’t appear to have abuse potential or be harmful to health.”

However, this doesn’t mean that taking CBD is never harmful to your health. The mode of consumption is often to blame.

Smoking CBD Poses Risks

In addition to being illegal, smoking CBD cannabis involves burning the material, and therefore bringing it to a very high temperature (up to 900°C). However, when there’s the combustion, there’s a release of toxins, toxic substances that one could, to simplify, become poisonous. CBD doesn’t contain nicotine, therefore smoking releases fewer toxins than a conventional cigarette. It’s estimated that a cigarette releases more than 4000 different toxins, out of which at least 70 are carcinogenic. A cannabis joint would only release 150 toxins, including five carcinogens. Better, but still dangerous.

Smoking CBD thus amounts, because of the combustion, to exposing oneself to an increased risk of oncological, cardiovascular, and respiratory diseases.

What Are the Dangers of CBD Oil?

Again, in itself, the oil doesn’t present any danger. However, it’s absolutely necessary to avoid smoking CBD oil. It’s also necessary, as with all CBD derivatives, to ensure product quality. Other dangers depend directly on the quality of the product, especially if it contains preservatives, and flavor enhancers or is extracted from a plant picked out of a “dirty” culture (pesticides, chemicals, heavy metals).

The extraction mode must also be taken into consideration. A CO extraction supercritical is recommended since it’s clean and respectful of the product. It isn’t so nor too hot such as during an oil extraction, which could alter the properties of the cannabinoids, nor extracted with a solvent, which can leave traces of chemicals in the oil.

Down To Earth  ensures a selection of top-quality CBD products, from natural and environmentally friendly agriculture.

In certain specific situations, generally directly related to the health general of the consumer and the possible taking of conventional treatment, it can be contraindicated to take CBD. Let’s see when and why.

CBD Contraindications: When Is It Best to Avoid It?

A few special situations should draw attention to the dangers of CBD. Analyzing them objectively then makes it possible to determine whether or not taking CBD is possible or, on the contrary, not recommended.

Drugs Interactions

A 2020 US study highlighted possible drug interactions with CBD, especially when taking antidepressants. Focusing on different groups of drugs, and treating diseases that are just as diverse, has made it possible to draw up a list of 57 drugs presenting a narrow therapeutic index, i.e. whose effects are potentially influenced by taking cannabinoids together.

Some Antidepressants are particularly concerning, implying very particular vigilance and an open discussion with the practitioner at the origin of the prescription before any regular consumption of CBD.

Can You Be Allergic to CBD?

There are rare cannabis allergies, which are not directly due to CBD. In the event of an allergic reaction, it’s more than likely that the product consumed contains THC and/or hemp pollen. To avoid them as much as possible, it’s recommended to avoid raw products in this case (cannabis flowers and resins) and to prefer a CBD isolate or a broad-spectrum product such as quality CBD oil, pure CBD crystals, or some creams.

Final Thoughts

CBD is not dangerous; that’s a fact. However, smoking CBD isn’t recommended since it releases many harmful chemicals; some of which are carcinogenic.

Additionally, it’s highly recommended not to take CBD products without consulting your doctor. Also, full spectrum CBD oil is usually the best option, and our store is well known for selling the best full spectrum hemp oil in Australia. All our products are tested by an independent lab to ensure their quality and purity. The lab reports are available on our website if you want to check them.

If you’ve any questions, contact us immediately. We’re here for you!

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