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Cannabinoids

CBG (Cannabigerol)

Street names: CBG, Cannabigerol, Mother cannabinoid

⚡What it does

  • Non-intoxicating; mild alert calm for some users

⚠Key risks

  • Generally low-risk but unregulated — label accuracy is poor
  • Drug-test results are unpredictable with full-spectrum products
  • Interactions with medications possible

✚Overdose signs

  • Drowsiness at very high doses
  • Dry mouth
  • Low blood pressure, dizziness

Category comparison — Cannabinoids

SubstanceClassTop risksStreet price
CBG (Cannabigerol)Hemp-derived; legal under 2018 Farm BillGenerally low-risk but unregulated — label accuracy is poor; Drug-test results are unpredictable with full-spectrum products~$20–$60 per product
4F-ADBSchedule IAssociated with 'Spice zombies' — catatonia, seizures; Unpredictable potency sprayed unevenly~$5–$20 per gram of 'herbal blend'
5F-ADB / 5F-ADBICASchedule IMultiple deaths linked to 5F-ADB (the compound behind early 'zombie spice' outbreaks); Seizures, kidney injury~$5–$20 per gram of blend
JWH-250Schedule IFirst-generation spice compound; contaminated batches caused outbreaks; Anxiety, tachycardia~$5–$15 per gram of blend
NM-2201 (CBL-2201)Analogue prosecutionsLittle human data; Severe anxiety, seizures reported~$5–$20 per gram of blend
Cannabis (Weed)Schedule IAnxiety, panic attacks, paranoia — especially high-THC strains and concentrates; Impaired memory, coordination and driving ability for hours~$10–$20 per gram flower
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.

?Frequently asked questions

What does CBG (Cannabigerol) look like?

Hemp flower, oils and gummies marketed for focus and gut health

What are the signs of a CBG (Cannabigerol) overdose?

Drowsiness at very high doses; Dry mouth; Low blood pressure, dizziness Call emergency services immediately.

How addictive is it?

Generally low-risk but unregulated — label accuracy is poor Dependence can develop with regular use.

🔗Sources & further reading

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