CBD is a valid reason to destroy addictions

 

Let's start to understand better,  what is addiction?

Most people don't know this, but drug and alcohol addiction is actually a disease. It is a brain disease characterized by physical and psychological dependence , despite the awareness of the harmful effects. Addicts are fully aware of their problem but find it extremely difficult or even impossible to stop. This is a vicious circle as the main cause of alcohol and drug addiction would be prolonged abuse of the two substances. Drug abuse is triggered by various reasons such as social pressure, depression and the increased availability of drugs. Drug addiction has also been described as a relapsing disease, as many patients often relapse into addiction if post-detox treatment is not effective.

Addiction is defined as a disease by most medical associations. Like diabetes, cancer and heart disease, addiction is caused by a combination of behavioral, environmental, and biological factors. Genetic risk factors account for about half the total likelihood that someone will find themselves struggling with an addiction. Untreated addictions can have consequences that include other physical and mental health disorders requiring medical attention . If not treated in time, the addiction escalates into disabling and life-threatening.

In the United States, opioid addiction was declared a public health emergency by President Trump in 2017. It has since been dubbed the opioid crisis. In 2015, over 20,101 deaths were caused by overdoses of prescription pain relievers. Another 12,990 deaths were attributed to heroin overdose. In 2016, the United States Department of Health and Human Services recorded 42,000 deaths attributed to opioid overdoses.

 

The return of cannabis to medicine

Cannabis has been on trial for years and in part it still is. Many countries have legalized it but many others have not. The therapeutic hemp plant has been legalized in many countries thanks to research that has shown its medical-therapeutic value. This therapeutic plant has a characteristic that distinguishes it from the classic "marijuana" that we all know, that is, it is a plant with very low concentrations of THC or rather without - or almost - narcotic and psychotropic effects. Furthermore, this plant is rich in other useful and extremely beneficial cannabinoids for our body. Studies have shown that the CBD (cannabidiol) present in it is capable of treating various diseases including addictions.

Why use CBD?

CBD has already proven effective in treating other ailments. It is extremely effective, for example, in controlling epileptic seizures, reducing inflammation, and decreasing chronic pain. Furthermore, CBD is extremely useful in reducing the effects and symptoms, such as nausea, deriving from chemotherapy in cancer patients.

One of the main reasons CBD is effective as an addiction treatment is because it is not psychoactive . This means that unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the narcotic and psychotropic component of marijuana, CBD offers its medical-therapeutic benefits without euphoric effects. It is also interesting to note that CBD neutralizes the psychoactive effects of THC . As specified above, CBD works by modifying the neural pathways in an addict's brain to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. This means that addicts undergoing CBD treatment have a lower risk of relapse.

Benefits

CBD offers an endless list of benefits for the body and mind in addicted individuals. First of all, it helps to neutralize the desire for the substance itself, making it much less likely to relapse into abuse even if provoked. This represents one of the main addiction benefits of cannabidiol as it appears that as many as 85% of alcohol and opioid addicts experience a relapse after the first year of detox treatment. CBD also decreases withdrawal symptoms.

Furthermore, CBD has the property of reducing anxiety levels, which is particularly important for opioid addicts . This not only helps in detox treatment, but is especially of extreme importance in avoiding a relapse. Scientists have established that CBD has the ability to partially activate the serotonin 5HT1-A receptor in the brain, which explains its beneficial effects on mood.

Finally, unlike other drugs commonly used for detoxification, CBD is not addictive.

 

Research proves this

A recent study on CBD by Freidbert Weiss demonstrated the effectiveness of this substance in fighting addictions. The research was conducted on rats with alcohol and cocaine-induced addictions. They were given topical CBD gel on a daily basis for a week and then tested for their reaction to the most common triggers of a relapse.

The rats passed the test successfully, showing a lower predisposition to relapse even when provoked . In addition, rats that consumed CBD show less anxiety and impulsiveness - traits typical of addicts. Research has therefore shown how CBD can effectively help fight addictions.

In conclusion, without long-term drug treatment to prevent relapse, an addict's dream of achieving sobriety remains so. CBD oil gives addicts the long-term solution they need.

 

Conclusion

Everyone reacts differently to CBD consumption. The recommended dosage for each product and for each person could vary greatly, creating confusion. The dosage also varies depending on the concentration of CBD in the oil. For particularly stubborn symptoms, the dosage can be gradually increased from week to week until results are achieved. It is important to monitor and control the dosage at all times to ensure the efficacy of the product.