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  • Writer's pictureArabella Iglesias

CBD Oil for Addiction Treatment



The Benefits of Cannabis Use for Addiction Patients

Most people who struggle with addiction are desperate for a solution and are looking for anything available.


The problem is that almost everything is incompatible with addiction.


Often, things like prescription drugs are dangerous or even deadly.


Thankfully, CBD (Cannabidiol) seems to be one of those solutions.


CBD is a compound found in the cannabis plant which has a variety of medical benefits.


It has even won several awards for responsible use and is undoubtedly becoming more popular by the day.


But there is a downside to many different substances out there, and CBD is no different. So let’s look at just some of the benefits of CBD for addiction.


Drugs and other abuse substances all do the same thing, i.e., they reduce inhibitions and increase stimulation.


People that struggle with addiction are likely using substances to try and deal with their addiction.


CBD oil has been shown to reduce withdrawal symptoms from addiction, i.e., reduce irritability, anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia.


Several studies show how people taking CBD oil have shown a similar reduction in these symptoms, with some even experiencing lower levels of stress and anxiety than placebo.


CBD oil does not have any side effects and does not interact with other substances.


This makes it an ideal solution for many people with addiction issues.


As well as being used to treat withdrawal symptoms, CBD oil has an effect on users that may result in fewer cravings.


People who take CBD oil report feeling less “hungry” after using, reducing the desire to use.


Research has also found that people who take CBD oil daily have a 20% reduction in their cocaine consumption.


CBD also encourages neurogenesis.


The hippocampus is the area of your brain which is involved in memory and learning.


Studies have shown that when people take CBD oil regularly, they have a greater memory capacity and have a higher volume of grey matter in the hippocampus than people that have not taken CBD oil.


This means that CBD oil can improve both short and long-term memory and improve your ability to learn and overcome addiction.


CBD oil can be taken daily without side effects and is an excellent solution for those looking for a safe, non-addictive, non-habit-forming solution to their addiction.


Cannabinoids: Understanding the Difference Between THC and CBD

Cannabinoids are the compounds that are responsible for the recreational and medicinal effects of Cannabis.


They can be described as a natural and biologically active compounds formed by Cannabis. Cannabinoids can affect our mood and behavior. They can either lift or lower our spirits depending on them.


There are 113 different cannabinoids and over 400 different types of terpenes found in Cannabis.


Cannabinoids include various compounds like THC, CBN, CBC, CBG, and CBD; also known as Cannabidiol.


Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive compound. CBD can be found in cannabis seeds, leaves, flowers, and resin. It is also found in high amounts in industrial hemp.


CBD has been found to have numerous medical and therapeutic properties. It is thought to have anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, anti-epilepsy, and anti-psychotic effects.


These results have been seen in research. However, more research is needed to determine all of CBD's effects on the human body.


CBD has been used to treat epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.


THC is the compound responsible for the psychoactive effect of Cannabis. THC is the acronym for tetrahydrocannabinol. It can also be found in hemp seeds.


What is CBD Oil?

CBD oil comes from Cannabis Sativa (a common hemp plant), a concentrated cannabinoid.


CBD (Cannabidiol) is the chemical compound of the hemp plant.


CBD has no psychoactive effects whatsoever, which means that you cannot get high from using it. CBD is believed to help with pain relief, stress relief, and anxiety.


CBD oil is also beneficial to people with epilepsy and other conditions where they have seizures.


CBD oil has been used medicinally for thousands of years. It started in China and eventually made its way to Western medicine. However, CBD is being used mainly for pain management, and it has been shown to help in this way.