The largest study to date on cannabidiol (CBD) has shown that many patients are getting so much pain relief from CBD that they may abandon prescription drugs altogether.

The research was conducted by Brightfield Group and HelloMD and involved 2400 people from the latter community. The group consisted of 55% women. Statistically speaking, the results showed that men prefer products composed mainly of THC over CBD.

Dr. Perry Solomon , HelloMD’s chief medical officer, says the main reasons people use CBD are to treat insomnia, depression, anxiety and joint pain.

“We are seeing exponential growth in interest in CBD products among our patient community—particularly among women,” Solomon told Forbes. “While we still have a lot to learn about CBD, we cannot ignore one fact: The majority of people using CBD products today are experiencing great benefits. Therein lies the potential for far-reaching consequences.”

Forty-two percent of CBD users in the study told researchers they were able to quit prescription medications, such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, and other stronger, addictive prescription painkillers, all thanks to CBD products.

An astonishing 80% of the population surveyed said they found CBD “very or extremely effective.”

3% said they had not noticed any significant effects.

“This study is exciting because it shows that there is potentially a huge, barely-tapped market for CBD products that could improve the lives of many people,” said Bethany Gomez , principal of the Brightfield Group. “With more research and public education, CBD could be an effective treatment alternative for many people, especially during a time when our nation is in the midst of an opioid crisis.”

Have you ever tried CBD oil, a CBD-rich cannabis strain, or another cannabidiol-rich product? What was your experience like? How did it compare to traditional THC-rich products? Add your testimony in the comments to expand on the findings of this study.