Regarding weaning off psychiatric medications and using CBD as a substitute. Please remember that everyone's body chemistry is different and also physical and mental situation. My son who has autism has so far been successful getting off guanfacine and clonazepam and is doing better with less anxiety with the CBD. l am concerned that as I lower the psychiatric medications , will increasing the CBD be enough to counter his anxiety which can lead to behaviors and more irritability?? . My advice - consult with your MD (Keeping in mind that many MD;s are not at all familiar with CBD and therefore may be very negative in recommending it). I saw a nurse practitioner who was familiar with making recommendations on this. To find a reputable CBD company, I went to a reputable marijuana dispensary and consulted with them. To find a reputable dispensary I searched on internet and also word of mouth. Generally speaking most MD;s won't know which CBD brand and dosing to recommend unless they are experienced with it. California recently approved recreational use and we are seeing a multitude of companies making all types of products, can be very confusing. It is important to find a brand that has a good lab and consistency but marijuana is a plant and so I suppose it might be harder to assure consistency in comparison to a pharmaceutical that is artificially made. I feel like it is the wild west but eventually CBD will be researched further and become mainstream INMHO. Meanwhile, I am having success with my son regarding reduced irriitibility and anxiety which has resulted in less problematic behaviors and I believe he is happier as well.

@stephanieann , my doctors had me on so much medicine it got to the point I had to carry it with me in a small lunch box sized cooler. With Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain, Anxiety and Depression, Autism, and OCD, it took me over a year to lose 65 pounds. Most of the medications I was on had the side effect of putting weight on. So, it was a constant battle, learning how to eat to live, not live to eat. With prayer and meditation, and living a more minimalist existance, the constant craving for carbs disappeared. My Fibromyalgia flares have reduced their appearances. Their intensity has not changed, however. I am hopeful that as I continue to eat healthier, I will lose at least thirty more pounds, which should help with sore joints and painful limbs. I have gone from having to use a cane or a walker to walking unaided, and wearing clothing three sizes smaller. I no longer have to shop at the Plus Size stores. I manage my anxiety by giving myself time and space. I only take certain medicines if I am having a flare, not every single day. I enjoy music, art, and volunteer work. Keeping in touch with friends here at Mayo Clinic has been a great blessing and a help in my recovery. Keep hope alive! Mamacita