I will right an article soon about my own list of coping mechanisms. In short though, things like alcohol and over eating are not on my list (though in younger years that may have been different). CBD oil has been very helpful to me. However, making the first online order, there are things that a consumer needs to know. 

There are different types of beer, hamburgers and cold medicine. To pick the right product, one must have a sufficient degree of knowledge. If a person is going to use CBD oil for medicinal purposes, the same principle applies. CNN digs into this subject well in detail. 

The first thing it mention is the difference between Hemp derived CBD in comparison to CBD derived from marijuana (THC). This is a big distinction and your goals may very well lead you in one direction or the other. 

The article continues with the possibility that CBD, and cannibis in general, can have a lasting positive effect on people facing anxiety in these troubling times. They acknowledge the need for continued research and product refinement. Be you elderly or an athlete, the possibility is there. 

They stress the need to consult your doctor first. Furthermore, you must goo through steps to make sure what you are buying is from a respected and legitimate source. I personally would like to stress the importance of having a product that is third party tested. Third party testing is having an impartial and reliable entity testing the products to ensure that what you are buying meets legal and personal standards. 

I was very happy to see this article because it highlights what I've come to believe for quite some time. CBD has a place in our time. With public awareness it will help people in ways that may surprise us.