Initial survey results suggest cannabis and / or CBD can provide short-term relief from OCD, and further research is recommended.
OCD is a topic with exceptional relevance to myself.
Both my son and daughter had traumatic symptoms when they were growing up, my daughter specifically.
As parents, we never knew anything about OCD.
When our daughter - circa 7 years old - wouldn't get into bed at night until she had attempted to some 60-70 times, or wouldn't stop switching a light on/off for same because, 'It didn't feel right', we put it down to simply being 'mischievous'.
When around 12-14 years old, the condition was diagnosed and she was prescribed medication.
It did help dramatically, however, the side-effects were horrendous. The mood swings were often violent and she went through hell.
Thankfully, it eventually settled down and gradually dissapated when she became 18-19.
My son's symptoms developed later, when he was 14-15 and included not being able to let go of what he was holding - cups, glasses, door handles, etc. and an obsession with having to fold his clothes up 20-30 times at night before it was, 'alright'.
Fascinating to read the article you highlight as he still has occasional symptoms which cause anxiety, especially in social situations.
It's a case of never being certain something will manifest. When in his company, I still always look out for same and if he's at my house, we share the humour that when he's leaving I open all the doors and religiously remark, 'I'll get that, mate'. It's become a ritual!
I have come to realise many of ourselves have habits which are perhaps indistinguishable from OCD.
Case in point being my daughter pointing out a few years ago:
'Dad, you know you have an OCD like habit'?
Responding that, 'certainly not to my knowledge', she pointed out I am forever rearranging cushions.
Absurd...
Except that I do... and can't help it!
If they don't look, 'just right', then rearranged they shall be.
That aside, my son has been experimenting this past 9 months with CBD hemp.
As have I... new order just arrived...
This is, of course, the >0.2% THC bud you can readily buy online here.
Leaving aside issues re the legality of same, the question of whether CBD hemp could be beneficial for those who suffer from OCD or anxiety, is an unequivocal affirmative.
I haven't partaken of any in recent days, because I don't need to. It remains an experiment with the intent of helping my son judge the conclusions.
In his case, the occasional use has been a fundamental support to call upon.
Moreso and this has been critical - he no longer needs visit hash dealers for a supply of something alleviating. That inevitably leads to meeting characters who will offer much more insideous temptations.
So, does CBD bud work without the THC?
The overwhelming concensus is finding a calmness and a relaxation of anxieties, stress, insomnia, etc. without the THC madness.
That has been my own experience.
Plus, if you enjoy the actual smoking experience, the quality is different league, with a splendid variety to choose from.
There is a value to such research and availability should not be 'underground', as it still is.
Furthermore, selling CBD buds online from the UK is strictly
illegal, as explained here:
CBD Regulation and Laws in the UK
https://www.medicpro.london/cbd-regulation-laws-uk/