Even if you’ve taken CBD, chances are you still have questions. We’re here to help.

Over the past couple of years, CBD products have exploded in popularity and access. They’re one of the few items that can be found in your local CVS and gas station mini-mart (although we do not recommend buying CBD from a gas station!) as well as Sephora. Despite the buzz that surrounds it, there’s still a lot of misinformation surrounding CBD, with many not quite getting a grasp on its effects.

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. While it can be consumed along with THC, it’s not psychedelic, making it more accessible to people of different ages and religious beliefs. Although more research is necessary, CBD tests have shown some promise in providing pain relief and treating mental ailments like anxiety, stress and depression.

Here are 5 of the most common questions people Google when it comes to CBD:

Is it safe?

While research on the compound is still rudimentary, CBD appears to be safe when consumed as an oil and even as medication. CBD topicals haven’t been associated with negative side effects either.

When consuming too much of CBD in oil form, some people have reported effects like diarrhea, reduced appetite, dry mouth, nausea and more. Some animal studies have also shown that CBD could harm the health of their livers, but evidence isn’t conclusive.

Is it legal?

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While CBD doesn’t produce a high, it is psychoactive (not be be confused with psychedelic), meaning that it can influence your state of mind. This means that it could also potentially lead to withdrawals once usage is stopped. There are not a lot of scientific studies on this, but personal anecdotes suggest that when some users stopped using CBD, the original symptoms they were treating come back more pronounced. Otherwise, there have been no symptoms of traditional withdrawal associated with the compound.