Cannabidiol, which is most commonly referred to as CBD, has exploded in popularity after its widespread legalization for personal use. Unfortunately, due to the fact that CBD is derived from cannabis, there are many misconceptions about what CBD is and what it is used for.
No, CBD isn’t used to get you high. THC is another component of the cannabis plant and is the one that is responsible for that. CBD on its own has numerous healthful uses, none of which involve intoxication. Which uses am I talking about? Continue reading to learn more.
This cannabinoid is used widely for a multitude of health reasons, with experiences differing from person to person. Here are 5 of the most common reasons that have people so enthused about CBD.
Did you know that the human body contains within it an endocannabinoid system? This system impacts a lot inside of our bodies, and cannabidiol interacts with it directly. The pain-relieving benefit of CBD starts when the CBD engages with the system and neurotransmitters to alleviate inflammation – a common culprit behind chronic pain.
Psychiatric medications can come with a laundry list of side effects, so it’s no surprise that people so often look to alternative methods of treating their depression and/or anxiety. CBD can be quite effective, though it obviously isn’t a replacement for therapy and other self-care methods. CBD has been used by those suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, severe anxiety, chronic depression and much more. And, unlike psychiatric medications, there is little risk of side effects and no risk of addiction.
Cancer and its treatments often cause pain, nausea and vomiting. These treatments shouldn’t be avoided, as they are lifesaving, but these symptoms can make living your life an even larger challenge. CBD has been used by cancer patients to curb them so that they may keep food and drink down, live a life with less pain, and simply feel more comfortable as they move forward with their cancer treatments.
There is no single solution that works for every single person struggling against addiction, but CBD can be an effective resource for many. In some studies on mice, CBD has been shown to curb drug-seeking behavior. The exact mechanism behind this isn’t yet very well understood, but anything that could ease the suffering of someone in addiction and get them clean is a great thing.
The full scope of benefits offered by CBD hasn’t even been touched by human studies as of yet. As more people become enthusiastic about cannabidiol and the role it can play in their lives, however, I think we can expect to see leaps and bounds of knowledge in this particular area of health care.