| Cover Document | Aug. 15, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 15, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CV SCIENCES, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 000-54677 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 80-0944970 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 9530 Padgett Street, Suite 107 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Diego |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92126 |
| City Area Code | 866 |
| Local Phone Number | 290-2157 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001510964 |
