- 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
Tip: hover, focus or tap highlighted words in the article to see quick definitions while you read or listen.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever tried CBD?
- Do you sometimes feel stress or anxiety?
- Do your friends offer or share things with you?
Related articles
Gagandeep Kang on Vaccines, Surveillance and Child Health in India
Gagandeep Kang, a leading expert on enteric diseases, urges India to prepare tools to prevent viral outbreaks. She helped develop indigenous rotavirus vaccines, built surveillance networks and now works at the Gates Foundation.
Farming, breast milk and fewer food allergies
Researchers compared infants from Old Order Mennonite farm families and urban families in New York. Farm-exposed babies showed earlier immune maturation and higher antibodies, and breast milk antibody patterns were linked to lower egg allergy risk.
AI to stop tobacco targeting young people
At a World Conference in Dublin (23–25 June), experts said artificial intelligence can help stop tobacco companies targeting young people online. They warned social media and new nicotine products draw youth into addiction, and poorer countries carry the heaviest burden.