Cannabidiol addiction: CBD, an addiction?

What is the difference between THC and CBD?

Legal

From a legal point of view, THC is illegal in France because it is a psychoactive molecule. Classified in the list of narcotics, cannabis containing THC is prohibited for sale and consumption.

However, CBD products always contain a tiny amount of THC, since this cannabinoid is naturally present in the cannabis plant. To be legal and compliant with European standards,all CBD products must contain a THC level of less than 0.2%, which guarantees the absence of psychotropic effects and addiction.

Effets

THC is known to get you high, stoned or high. It generally increases the feeling of hunger and the desire to sleep. With CBD, the effects are quite different. No risk of getting high with CBD because it does not confer any psychoactive effects.

CBD acts as a regulator on the human endocannabinoid system, i.e. it naturally regulates sleep, appetite and mood.

CBD is generally used for reduce stress and anxiety, to relieve chronic pain, but also to combat insomnia and sleep disorders. Used wisely, it allows you to spend peaceful nights, promote well-being and relaxation, and rediscover the joy of living and serenity. All without any form of addiction.

Can CBD help fight addictions?

As you will have understood, CBD does not induce any form of addiction. On the other hand, it has already been used for several years in the context of withdrawal from certain addictions such as alcoholism. Thanks to its soothing action, CBD has interesting abilities to support people in a gentle and natural weaning process.

Quit nicotine

Some studies have proven that CBD has an impact on quitting smoking and therefore nicotine, which is a very addictive substance. An experiment was carried out on 24 people: a first group received a placebo and the second, CBD to be consumed by vaporization.

After a week of testing, people who received CBD reduced their cigarette consumption by 40%. The true role of CBD in nicotine addiction has yet to be proven, but the results are encouraging. More and more scientists are studying the subject and, in the near future, we will know more about its action against nicotine.

One thing is certain: replacing tobacco with CBD and cigarettes with a vaporizer is a much healthier alternative for your health. Without tobacco and without combustion, the impact on your body, and in particular on your lungs, is minimal.

Helping alcohol withdrawal

CBD is also said to have the ability to fight alcoholism. To do this, CBD acts on the reward system of the brain and therefore on the feeling of craving. Thanks to its soothing and relaxing action, CBD helps to calm the tensions, nervousness and irritability of people in the period of withdrawal.

A study carried out on laboratory rats showed that CBD enhanced liver function and the cell renewal mechanism, which reduces the risk of diseases associated with prolonged alcoholism.

Making the transition from THC to CBD

Finally, many CBD users are former THC users. If you have ever used cannabis containing THC, you know how addictive and harmful this substance can be for your health.

Switching to CBD is a great way to make a smooth transition because you only keep the benefits of cannabis: the relaxing and pain-relieving effects. The therapeutic potential of CBD is ideal for detaching from the psychoactive effects of THC in the long term.