Substance Abuse & CBD FAQs

Proponents of CBD claim it's helpful in treating a range of substance use disorders, despite there being limited evidence to support this. It's believed to work like this: CBD binds to receptors throughout the brain and body to help balance the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which in turn steadies...

There have not been any documented cases of someone overdosing from using CBD. Exact Nature products are “broad spectrum” with a focus on the therapeutic benefits of CBD and have removed the THC to eliminate its intoxicating effects.

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a natural, non-intoxicating substance derived from the cannabis plant. A non-psychoactive cannabinoid, CBD holds great potential for preventing and treating drug and alcohol addiction. Recent studies have shown that CBD may help by: Helping reduce cravings. Briefly, it wo...

A recent study with animals by the Scripps Research Institute discovered that the brain’s serotonin receptors are stimulated by CBD and directly related to a reduction in drug-seeking behavior. In this study, CBD oil was administered to rats after they were given alcohol and cocaine. The results ...

CBD may serve as the panacea for reducing the cravings and anxiety experienced by individuals suffering from addiction, but more research needs to be done. CBD's capacity to regulate the body's dopamine receptors is the key to providing relief and the results to date have been promising, though i...

At this point, it’s safe to say that the risks of using CBD may very well outweigh its potential benefits, especially for someone who has struggled with substance abuse. Although CBD may not be addictive in the same way other drugs like cocaine or heroin are, users must still exercise caution in ...

According to a report from the World Health Organization (2017), the results of human studies have not shown CBD to be addictive.

According to a report from the World Health Organization (2017), the results of human studies have not shown CBD to be addictive, though the number of human studies that have been conducted is limited and more research needs to be done. Addiction recovery is individual. There will never be a str...

For people in recovery who think they might benefit from using CBD, it’s essential to maintain a very distinct line between using CBD—which has no psychoactive properties—and marijuana products with the high-inducing ingredient THC. Using CBD is likely to remain controversial in the recovery comm...

All of our hemp extract products are made from industrial hemp with THC levels below 0.001 percent. Exact Nature products are non-intoxicating.

While CBD is a component of marijuana (one of hundreds), by itself it does not cause a “high.” According to a report from the World Health Organization. CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential... To date, there is no evidence of public health related problems assoc...

A preliminary study suggests the answer is no, if the CBD is pure. Researchers found that CBD, or cannabidiol, did not react with either of two commercially available tests used to screen for marijuana use. However, another cannabis compound – cannabinol (CBN) – did. CBD and CBN are two of more t...