Hong Kong is criminalizing CBD as a 'dangerous drug' alongside heroin.
That all came to an end on Wednesday, when CBD was criminalized in the city and declared a “dangerous drug” on the same level as heroin and fentanyl. CBD is a chemical found in hemp and marijuana plants. It’s non-psychoactive, meaning it won’t get you high; instead, CBD is often marketed for everything from helping to relieve pain and inflammation to reducing stress and anxiety.
He added that more than 3,800 products were found to contain THC, though did not give further detail on the proportion or percentage of THC in those products. In a written response to questions raised in the Legislative Council, Tang suggested the government’s traditionally tough stance on THC should be applied to CBD “to protect public heath.” “We have adopted ‘zero tolerance’ towards drugs and we understand that it is a matter of public concern,” he said.
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