No manufactured medicine or plant based remedy is 100% safe or without some risks. It must also be remembered that everyone is different and what might be affective for some people may not work in the same way for you or others. Some people may have an adverse reaction which might occur with in a small number of cases. We also see this with some foods too. Some people love peanuts and the peanut paste but there is a small number of people that are highly allergic to peanuts and cannot touch any food with peanuts because peanuts will cause their body to go into anaphylactic shock. To start with, there would be almost no risk  at all from topical CBD products and CBD alone, that is consumed as drops, could be said to be very, very safe, when taken as advised on the the product of as a health professional would advise. Another problem with some cannabis products that are high in THC may be dependency. Just as with some prescription pharmaceuticals, sugary foods and alcohol, dependency and over-use can be an issue. It would be very rare indeed for someone to die from cannabis use, even if using too much of it, but too much of the wrong strain or a strain very high in Delta-9 THC might cause paranoia.  Accidents may also be an issue if a person tries to drive or use dangerous machinery after taking too much of a particular form of cannabis – being too relaxed, spaced out or perhaps having an episode of paranoia. Smoking cannabis heavily or vaping too much cannabis may have symptoms of paranoia caused by the psychedelic effect of too much THC and smoking cannabis heavily will most likely cause coughing and an irritated, dry throat. A dry irritated throat can also be the result of over vaping cannabis too. In terms of mental disorders, studies have shown that cannabis usage may exacerbate an existing bi-polar conditions but there is no effective established evidence to suggest that cannabis usage causes bi-polar disorders.  Those suffering from acute depression may find regular usage of high THC products may increase paranoia and this could be linked to over-use or using the wrong strain of cannabis, or the wrong THC cannabinoid; whereas correct medically prescribed use of the right product can help depression and mood problems, but a small group of people may find that marijuana may increase their feeling of depression and may exacerbate schizophrenia. If so, these people must stop using it, but on the flip side, it has been found that marijuana can also help schizophrenics, and people with other psychotic disorders. It has been found that marijuana can improve their learning and memory abilities, but again, it comes down the individual’s own body, the personal nature of their personal disorder, the quantity being used, and the type of product being used and whether they are using cannabis for a medical purpose with the help and monitoring of a doctor or other experienced medical professional that understands the risks and benefits of cannabis for a mental disorder. The bottom line is that cannabis is not very dangerous for most people, even if overused, taken without proper medical advice, or taking to large an amount. It certainly is very hard to claim that cannabis would be life threatening. Remember that certain foods like sugar, high fat food, and even alcohol, are safe for most of the population – IF these substances are consumed occasionally and in moderation. If you are unsure, you should consult a health professional first and educate yourself on the effects and risks of a cannabis product. Use low dosages to start with. If you are determined to self-medicate and work out you own dosage level, don’t be tempted to use too much. Start with the lowest advised dosage and work your way up to a point where you feel you are gaining a comfortable benefit, and remember, that more is not necessarily better.