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In the study, subjects used a vape to inhale different strains of cannabis.<\/p>\n<p>Those using the version containing CBD but not illegal THC reported levels of intoxication three times that of those who used only a placebo. In addition, experts said subjects felt detached from reality.<\/p>\n<p>Scientists from Wollongong University in Australia concluded that driving under the influence of CBD cannabis \u2018may be harmful\u2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-6712725\/Legal-cannabis-oil-sold-British-health-shops-users-high-study-shows.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cannabis oil sold as a health product in Britain can get users &#8216;high&#8217;, study finds&nbsp; Researchers found driving under the influence of CBD cannabis \u2018may be harmful&#8217; The products&nbsp;have soared in popularity amid claims they help combat ailments By&nbsp;JONATHAN BUCKS FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY&nbsp;&nbsp; 17 February 2019&nbsp; The legal version of cannabis sold as 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