Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

COVER

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COVER - shares
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
Aug. 11, 2021
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2021  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 000-54677  
Entity Registrant Name CV Sciences, Inc.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 80-0944970  
Entity Address, Address Line One 10070 Barnes Canyon Road  
Entity Address, City or Town San Diego  
Entity Address, State or Province CA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 92121  
City Area Code 866  
Local Phone Number 290-2157  
Entity Central Index Key 0001510964  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   109,018,698
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2021