Opiate addiction is one of the things that seems to be a rising problem throughout the entire world, but mostly in the United States. There are a few things that make people addicted to such substances, for example, depression or a false perception of the negative effects that come from abusing things such as opiates.
Humans tend to get addicted to various things pretty easily. It doesn’t have to be drugs always. Alcohol and cigarettes are addictive as well, but compared to some of the more dangerous substances they aren’t as scary. Although any kind of addiction is bad, it is much better to be addicted to something that is not that harmful, compared to some of the narcotics.
There is a statistic, unfortunately, which shows that more than seventy-five percent of all people who are currently using heroin were once using opioids or were addicted to “lighter” things such as alcohol. This doesn’t mean that if you drink you’ll eventually seal your fate with something like heroin, but it is important to take everything in life with moderation and not get addicted to anything.
Today we’re talking about CBD Oil, what it is and how it can help you overcome an addiction. If you are currently in a position where you’re trying to win a fight with something like this, or you’re simply interested in what we have to say, feel free to continue reading until the end. Let’s take a look.
What is CBD?
CBD is one of the two most popular cannabinoids that is found in Marijuana, along with THC, which is the psychoactive one (in-depth discussion here). For a long time now, CBD is being studied by doctors and other medical experts, and it is considered to be one of the best products that you can use if you are suffering from an addiction, as well as a few other conditions such as anxiety, depression or insomnia.
CBD is becoming really popular no doubt, and nowadays it can be found in many different forms, at almost every shop on the corner. Products that contain this cannabinoid can come in all shapes and sizes, however, the most popular one is Oil. Why? It’s easy to consume, easy to store and it doesn’t cost a lot of money. There really aren’t any downsides of the Oil products, except maybe the taste which can be problematic for some people. Still nothing serious though.
If you want, you can purchase CBD products in different forms, such as gummy bears, gum or cookies. The purest and simplest way of consuming it, however, is in the form of oil. For more information on this topic, you can visit dailycbdmag.com
What can CBD Oil help me with?
Besides helping you with your addiction problems, CBD Oil can help you with other conditions, such as depression, anxiety or insomnia, just like we mentioned above. Here’s how. This cannabinoid is able to interact with your endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for a lot of important things in your body. We’re not going to go very in-depth about this since you can find out a lot of information on Kyro, but here are a few important things that you need to know.
Your endocannabinoid system is what keeps your body in balance, however, it can only be as powerful as it is set up. Now, if you were an addict before, you’ve probably given your system a lot of “boosts” that made you feel “better”. But here’s the catch. Now that you’ve stopped feeding your addiction, your entire system is “confused” and under a lot of stress, trying to restore the balance in various things such as dopamine transmission, etc.
During this period of imbalance, you will feel really bad and you might also experience cravings for whatever it was that was feeding your addiction. CBD Oil is able to help your body by providing extra cannabinoids that help your endocannabinoid system in the battle of restoring balance, but without any unwanted side-effects.
A lot of people who are addicted to more serious drugs are prescribed opioids in order to lay off the more dangerous and life-threatening drug. However, opioids are not all sunshine and rainbow when it comes to addiction, and if you are using them for a longer period, you’re basically eliminating one problem and creating another. Yes, opioids are also very addictive, which is why doctors are prescribing CBD Oil instead of them in the past couple of years.
Can CBD help me with other types of addictions?
Yes, CBD Oil is able to help you with different types of addiction, and you will solve the problem even faster if the addiction we’re talking about is not a really scary one. Take Nicotine Addiction as an example. Many people know that smoking is bad and that it directly harms our lungs, but they just seem to be way too addicted to lay off the cigarettes. Oil products are able to help you with this as well because they satisfy that part of your brain that makes you crave a smoke. It is a lot more complicated than this when you take a look from a medical aspect, but we’re trying to simplify it as much as possible so you can understand it better.
Other conditions
Just like we mentioned before, if you are a person that has sleeping problems, chances are that you will be able to solve your problem with CBD products. The same goes for loss of appetite as well. Instead of using pills and other various types of artificial medicine, you can use something that is natural and has absolutely no side-effects. The only rare thing that might be preventing you from using these products is if you are allergic to CBD, but that’s extremely rare. We all know that no matter how helpful certain pills are, they all eventually take their toll, and there’s a good reason why doctors are starting to prescribe natural medicine instead.
Pills that increase your appetite are already being completely replaced by CBD Oil in many cases, but if you are still unsure about something, you can talk with your doctor and hear this from a professional.
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Author: Mandy Kloppers
Mandy is a qualified therapist who treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, and many other types of mental health issues. She provides online therapy around the world for those needing support and also provides relationship counselling.
