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In Switzerland's bustling metropolis, Basel, a rare opportunity has arisen. The city has just launched its pilot cannabis project, granting exclusive access to a privileged few. A select group of several hundred individuals will now be able to indulge in recreational marijuana, easily procured at local pharmacies.

There are a few minor differences between CBD oil and the chewable gummies. First, gummies usually are made from CBD isolate. Therefore, you can only get the CBD compound when using the gummies. Conversely, traditional CBD oil comprises all the various features of the hemp or cannabis plant. In addition, most CBD gummies don’t contain any THC. The oil, on the other hand, can have traces of THC remaining due to the extraction process used.

A December 2022 paper by London-based researchers discussed the findings of a study that analyzed patient responses to a questionnaire that measured anxiety, sleep quality, and PTSD symptoms specifically avoidance, intrusions, and hyperarousal. A total of 144 patients were studied at baseline, then again at 1, 3, and 6 months after they started medicating with cannabis. The researchers noted significant improvements across all three scores throughout the follow-ups. Side effects caused by cannabis use were rated either moderate or mild, though fatigue and insomnia were the most predominant.