Researchers at WVU study CBD's impact on driving performance with a $2.2M grant, exploring gender differences and potential side effects.

Researchers at West Virginia University (WVU) are studying the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on driving performance, funded by a $2.2 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The study will involve 300 participants and explore gender differences in CBD's impact. This research follows a pilot trial from 2021 and aims to assess potential side effects like sedation, raising concerns about driving safety. CBD is legal but unregulated by the FDA.

October 14, 2024
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