CBD Use in Austria: Driving Under Scrutiny
Austria's road traffic regulations have come under scrutiny regarding CBD products. Consuming CBD, a non-psychoactive cannabis compound, could potentially bar individuals from driving due to the absence of a clear THC limit.
A Swiss study, led by René Gräber in 2019, shed light on this issue. Six participants smoked legal CBD flowers containing a mere 0.16% THC, consuming four joints per hour. The study found that CBD flowers, despite their low THC content, can temporarily elevate blood THC levels, potentially exceeding Austrian road traffic limits multiple times.
In another Swiss study, no difference in driving ability was observed between a placebo group and a group that smoked CBD flowers with 0.9% THC. This suggests that CBD flowers, even with a marginal amount of THC, do not impair driving skills. However, CBD flowers can trigger a positive drug test, putting driver's licenses at risk if limits are exceeded.
While CBD flowers are legal in many countries and do not cause psychoactive effects, their consumption can lead to temporary THC elevation and positive drug test results. Austria's road traffic regulations should consider these factors to ensure fair and safe driving practices.
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