Does cbd cause hallucinations, cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis plants. CBD creams are a popular choice for pain relief, skin conditions, and anxiety management. However, many people are curious about whether CBD can cause hallucinations. This article will explore the answer to this question.
A 17-year-old male presented to the inpatient psychiatry unit for increased mood lability and perceptual disturbance (distortion of lights and objects). The patient reported vaping a “CBD keif nug” purchased online, consuming 6 grams in the 2 weeks prior to admission. A urine drug screen was positive for metabolites of THC. His previous psychiatric history included hallucinogen-induced psychosis requiring inpatient treatment a year ago, associated with persecutory thoughts and vivid hallucinations.
Separating Fact from Fiction: Exploring the Truth Behind CBD and Hallucinations
Hallucinations are a common adverse effect of THC and other hallucinogens, but these effects are rarely described in the peer-reviewed literature following cannabis exposure. The present case describes perceptual alterations and dissociative symptoms that rated highly on the Intensity, Somaesthesia, and Perception subscales of the Hallucinogen Rating Scale (HRS) but with relatively low ratings on the Affect and Cognition subscales compared to HRS ratings obtained from the participant after controlled laboratory studies of other hallucinogen drugs. It is suggested that this experience may be a unique type of psychosis that warrants further clinical investigation. The patient’s interdisciplinary team recommended discontinuation of the CBD product, and he reported that his tremors and vivid hallucinations slowly decreased over time. He was re-prescribed Lewy body dementia medications, carbidopa-levodopa and rivastigmine, and his tremors improved.
