CBD’s legal and non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis has amazing potential for various health benefits without the high that THC users experience. We are also finding out that CBD has the potential to help addicts and prevent relapse for those constantly chasing a high that more than likely will kill them some days without proper help.
The cannabis market is exploding right now one main reason for that is that pain relief is one of the biggest benefits that can treat so many different types of pain caused by various reasons. CBD is being used with nursing home residents to treat conditions like arthritis and chronic pain and in some cases patients are able wean themselves off opioids and other medications completely.
There is so much talk, news and studies surrounding CBD but one of the most overlooked benefits is its ability to combat drug and alcohol addiction. A recent study to determine the “anti-relapse” potential of CBD is showing some tremendous promise along with profound discoveries in preventing “addict like” characteristics.
Not only is CBD effective in preventing relapses in addicts, the benefits are long-lasting which is so crucial when fighting substance abuse and addiction. With substance addiction being such a huge problem in the world today, this a huge breakthrough that could change the lives of millions and not only does the addict have potential to heal and change their lives, it will also heal the families and loved ones of addicts.
Todays need for alternative pain relief is huge. We have an opioid addiction epidemic in this country and given that CBD is safe and non-habit forming (according to research), it just makes sense that the popularity of CBD continues to grow. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 115 people in the U.S. die from opioid overdoses every day. That is approximately 42 thousand deaths in a year and that is only accounting for opioid overdoses alone. The true number of overdose deaths is even more outrages and heartbreaking.
The facts are that CBD has several therapeutic properties that can be useful in the treatment of addiction. The growing and dreadful burden of substance abuse worldwide totally justifies the requirement of further studies to evaluate the potential of CBD as a new intervention for addicts.
The world needs all the help it can get and CBD is on the brink of proofing itself to be a miracle drug.
Always consult a trained physician prior to making the personal choice to try CBD.
