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Study: Nearly 50% of College Students Use CBD

12/22/2025

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A University of Georgia study reveals that nearly 50% of college students have tried CBD products.
The survey involved over 4,100 undergraduates and found 29% use CBD monthly, mainly in social settings.
Lead author Jennie Pless of the University of Georgia notes that students face significant pressures.
Experts caution that CBD is legal for those 18 and older in most U.S. states, but these products remain unregulated with unclear risks.

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A University of Georgia study reveals that nearly 50% of college students have tried CBD products.
The survey involved over 4,100 undergraduates and found 29% use CBD monthly, mainly in social settings.
Lead author Jennie Pless of the University of Georgia notes that students face significant pressures.
Experts caution that CBD is legal for those 18 and older in most U.S. states, but these products remain unregulated with unclear risks.