Cannabidiol addiction: Is CBD an addiction?
What is the difference between THC and CBD?
Legality
From a legal perspective, THC is illegal in France because it is a psychoactive molecule. Classified as a narcotic, cannabis containing THC is prohibited for sale and consumption.
However, CBD products still contain a tiny amount of THC, since this cannabinoid occurs naturally in the cannabis plant.
To be legal and comply with European standards, all CBD products must contain a THC level of less than 0,3%, which guarantees the absence of psychotropic effects and addiction .
Effects
THC is known to make you feel high, stoned, or high. It generally increases hunger and sleepiness. With CBD, the effects are quite different.
There is no risk of getting high from CBD because it does not produce any psychoactive effects. CBD acts as a regulator on the human endocannabinoid system, meaning it naturally regulates sleep , appetite, and mood.
CBD is generally used to reduce stress and anxiety , to relieve chronic pain , but also to combat insomnia and sleep disorders .
Used wisely, it allows for peaceful nights, promotes well-being and relaxation, and helps restore the joy of living and serenity. All this 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 weaning from certain addictions such as alcoholism .
Thanks to its calming action, CBD has interesting properties to support people in a gentle and natural withdrawal process.
Quit nicotine
Some studies have shown that CBD has an impact on quitting smoking and therefore nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance. An experiment was conducted on 24 people: one group received a placebo and the other, CBD to be consumed by vaporization.
After a week of testing, those receiving CBD reduced their cigarette consumption by 40%. The true role of CBD in nicotine addiction remains to be proven, but the results are encouraging. More and more scientists are looking into the subject, and in the near future, we will know more about its effects on nicotine.
One thing is certain: replacing tobacco with CBD and cigarettes with a vaporizer is a much healthier alternative for your health. Without tobacco or combustion, the impact on your body, especially your lungs, is minimal.
Help with alcohol withdrawal
CBD is also believed to have the ability to combat alcoholism. To do this, CBD acts on the brain's reward system and therefore on the feeling of withdrawal. Thanks to its calming and relaxing action, CBD helps calm tension, nervousness, and irritability in people going through withdrawal.
A study conducted on laboratory rats showed that CBD strengthened liver function and cell renewal mechanisms, which helps reduce the risk of diseases linked to prolonged alcoholism.
Making the Transition from THC to CBD
Finally, many CBD users are former THC users. If you've ever used cannabis containing THC, you know how addictive and harmful this substance can be.
Switching to CBD is a great way to make a smooth transition because you only retain the benefits of cannabis: the relaxing and pain-relieving effects. The therapeutic potential of CBD is ideal for long-term relief from the psychoactive effects of THC.
