CBD showed trends to infarct reduction with delayed administration ≤6 hours after stroke onset. Repeated treatment with CBD from day 1 or day 3 to day 14 improved functional outcome and survival rates, which suggest that CBD may have neuroprotective effects not only at the early phase but also at the late time point.

Does CBD increase stroke risk?

While more research is needed with larger numbers of people, our study lends support to the studies showing that cannabis use does not increase the risk of stroke.” The study involved 9,350 people who were 18 years and older who had been admitted to a hospital and screened with a urine test for drug use.

Can CBD cause a mini stroke?

Studies have shown that cannabis use in younger individuals is a risk factor for first-time stroke or transient ischemic attack(TIA) , also known as a mini-stroke. However, scientists have not established the risk of subsequent strokes and TIAs in people who use cannabis until now.