Cannabidiol shows no immediate effect on brain or behavior in young people with alcohol use disorder, study finds

Cannabidiol shows no immediate effect on brain or behavior in young people with alcohol use disorder, study finds

A new placebo-controlled study has found that a single dose of cannabidiol does not appear to change brain chemistry, reduce alcohol cravings, or influence drinking behavior in youth with alcohol use disorder. Published in Neuropsychopharmacology, the study provides evidence that acute cannabidiol administration, at least in isolation, may not have measurable therapeutic effects in this population. Although cannabidiol is widely marketed as a na…