According to current research, CBD oil is not considered addictive. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of many active compounds found in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the compound in cannabis that produces the ‘high’ associated with marijuana use, CBD does not have psychoactive properties. This means that CBD does not produce the same effects as THC, and it is not considered addictive.
In fact, some studies, like this one from the World Health Organization, have indicated that CBD might have therapeutic benefits for certain conditions and may even help to reduce the addictive effects of substances such as THC and nicotine. Anxiety and stress are considered triggers for addiction, so taking CBD to reduce anxiety, calm the nervous system and balance stress-related hormones secretion, can actually help reduce addictive urges. There’s also a second way in which CBD can potentially help with addiction.
There is scientific research into CBD and whether or not it is addictive
Interestingly, there is also a memory trigger with addicts, where an association is made between how it felt to take the drug, which then becomes a craving for it. This is what we found from research shared at The National Library of Medicine, “in addicts, craving and relapse are frequently induced by the recall of memories related to a drug experience. Several studies have demonstrated that drug-related memories are reactivated after exposure to environmental cues and may undergo reconsolidation, a process that can strengthen memories. Thus, reactivation of mnemonic traces provides an opportunity for disrupting memories that contribute to the pathological cycle of addiction. Here we used drug-induced conditioned place preference (CPP) to investigate whether cannabidiol (CBD), a phytocannabinoid, given just after reactivation sessions, would affect reconsolidation of drug-reward memory, reinstatement of morphine-CPP, or conditioned place aversion precipitated by naltrexone in Wistar rats. We found that CBD impaired the reconsolidation of preference for the environment previously paired with both morphine and cocaine. This disruption seems to be persistent, as the preference did not return after further reinstatement induced by priming drug and stress reinstatement.”
CBD has been used for its medicinal properties for thousands of years
This is positive news for anyone struggling with addiction. It’s important to remember though, that CBD products are not strictly regulated, and the quality can vary greatly between products. Always buy CBD oil from reputable suppliers who provide third-party lab test results for their products to ensure you are getting what you expect. And always talk to a medical professional before embarking on taking CBD to help with addiction. There’s ongoing research about CBD’s potential therapeutic effects and safety, and your doctor can provide the most up-to-date and personalised advice.
We hope this has helped inform you about CBD and addiction.
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