With the impact of CBD being totally personal, factors such as your genetics, diet, weight and metabolism may all potentially play a role in how it’s received. Other factors that could alter the strength of CBD include the dosage and the specific CBD product being used. For most people, CBD generally makes the user feel calm and relaxed but without making them feel tired, sleepy or unable to carry out their daily activities or work. People that take CBD are often left feeling relieved from feelings of stress and anxiety, and often find themselves more focused and productive.

A common misconception about CBD is that it makes the user feel high. But, while some parts of the cannabis plant do lead to a feeling of euphoria, CBD does not. THC is a psychoactive component of cannabis and is the reason why this feeling is so closely linked to cannabis products. Fortunately, CBD is not psychoactive and all licenced CBD products such as the ones available on the TRIP website do not exceed 0.2 per cent of THC as outlined in the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

If you’ve not tried a CBD product before, you might be wondering if it is addictive. Despite the growing popularity around CBD, more research is needed before certain guarantees can be made. However, an early report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) claimed that CBD showed no signs that it could be addictive or leave users feeling dependent on it. The report also stated that it could actually possess benefits that would offer the opposite effect, as WHO claim that CBD could be used to effectively treat people that have suffered from addiction to drugs.