- New research shows many college students use CBD to cope.
- Many students try it for anxiety and worry.
- Some students use it to sleep better at night.
- Other students use it to feel less stress.
- Friends often offer or share CBD products in groups.
- Edible forms, such as gummies, are very common.
- Some students try CBD more than once.
- Researchers say more study is needed on CBD.
- CBD does not make people feel high.
- Rules about CBD vary by place.
Difficult words
- research — careful study to find new information
- cope — manage or deal with a hard situation
- anxiety — strong worry or nervous feeling
- stress — feeling of pressure or worry
- edible — food you can eat, not smoke
- gummies — small sweet candies you can eat
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever tried CBD?
- Do you sometimes feel stress or anxiety?
- Do your friends offer or share things with you?
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