A "Good" Smoke? The Off-Label Use of Cannabidiol to Reduce Cannabis Use.

Background: Although cannabis use is common in France, it is still criminalized. Cannabidiol (CBD) products, including CBD-rich cannabis, are legally available. Although previous results suggested that CBD may have benefits for people with cannabis use disorder, there is a lack of data on cannabis users who use CBD to reduce their cannabis consumption.

Reasons for using cannabidiol: a cross-sectional study of French cannabidiol users.

Background: Cannabidiol and cannabidiol-based products are proliferating in many countries. This recent and rapid diffusion prompts investigating the reasons for its use.

Methods: We analyzed data from an online survey among cannabidiol users in the French general population (n = 1166) selected for their interest in such products.