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CBD Oil and Alcohol Go Head To Head In a Fight You Don’t Want to Miss
CBD Oil and Alcohol have been paired up in a fight after the huge impact both are making in society. People have resorted to alcohol for many reasons. Some including:
- Stress relief
- Peer pressure
- For Fun
- To let loose
What ever the reason Alcohol is one crazy fighter with a lot of false promises and negative side effects. Sometimes alcohol causes more harm then good.
CBD on the other hand has recently been praised for its all around healing abilities, natural benefits and low side effects.
Let’s Meet The Fighters: In the Left Corner We Have Honest CBD Man!
Honest CBD Man weighs in at a little over 2 oz. (60 ml.) and comes from his parents, the hemp plant. CBD is the underdog and newcomer in this fight as its benefits are newly discovered and more are coming out every day. CBD has science backing him up. Scientific studies compiled by Cambridge suggest that CBD oil is an effective treatment against:
- Psychosis
- Anxiety
- Substance abuse disorder
- Cognitive impairment
Not to mention other sources claim CBD is good for:
- Pain and inflammation
- Epilepsy/Seizures
- Cancer
- Headaches
- Insomnia
- Nausea
and many other benefits are being discovered.
CBD has defense going for him in this fight. He likes to keep the head protected. CBD is shown to be neuroprotective. CBD also protects the endocannabinoid system, by maintaining homeostasis (balance). Unlike CBD’s crazy cousin THC, CBD is not psychoactive.
***(Full spectrum CBD oils do have trace amounts of THC though. It is within legal limits and will not get you high. You do have a small risk of getting a false positive on a drug test though as I have, if this is a concern, CBD isolate contains no THC, just CBD)
CBD exhibits various therapeutic effects that range from antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective (Watt & Karl, 2017) to anticonvulsive (Perucca, 2017), anti-emetic (Parker et al. 2011) and analgesic (Lötsch et al. 2018). -Cambridge
As with every fighter, sadly CBD is not perfect. He has an Achilles heal, but not to worry, it is a small one (CBD has a few side effects):
CBD May Cause:
- Dry Mouth
- Inhibit some medications
- Lower blood pressure
- Drowziness
- Increase tremor in people with Parkinsons -elixinol
In the Right Corner We have Alcohol!
You don’t want to mess with Alcohol. In an article titled 23 Effects of Alcohol on Your Body (Yes! 23 effects, that’s a lot), healthline illustrates what a tough opponent alcohol can be. Alcohol has a long rap sheet:
- He shrinks the brain
- Causes blackouts
- Causes hallucinations
- Dependance
- Slurred Speech
- Cancer
- Heart damage
- Liver damage
- Infertility
and the list goes on. Alcohol is one tough customer.
CBD is going to have to watch out, Alcohol is somewhat notorious for going straight to the head. Alcohol causes both short term and long term issues. He inflicts memory loss on his victim and impairs their motor skills, leaving them hopeless and dependent on him.
When alcohol isn’t busy going for the head, he takes cheap-shots and aims for the liver. Tangling with Alcohol in the fray over the years can lead to life threatening liver damage, obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Some of Alcohol’s statistics
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) claims that more than 80,000 people in the U.S. die from Alcohol in a year. Not to mention drinking and driving is responsible for more than 30 percent of driving fatalities in a year (-TalbottCampus).
The Fight Between CBD and Alcohol Finally Begins
CBD’s ability to combat anxiety leaves him with no fear as Alcohol (“the brain cell killer”) towers over him. CBD uses the power of cannabis to take the first jab. Alcohol is amused but swings back harder with his intoxicating punches. Bam! Straight to the brain!
Good thing CBD has his guard up, he processes Alcohols attacks since he is antioxidant and neuroprotective.
Alcohol is starting to get violent, becoming enraged he swings wildly at the liver. Next he tries to make CBD lose his coordination. Oh no!, CBD is on the ropes. It’s not looking good.
Wait…CBD is able to maintain the fighting spirit. He comes back with his incredible stamina.
CBD now goes back on the offense with his ability to achieve homeostasis, he is able to read alcohol’s every move and makes the final blow. Leaving CBD as the victor! He is not even sore, thankfully, he harnesses the power of anti-inflammation!
CBD Oil Vs. Alcohol: The Aftermath
There may be many reasons to take alcohol, as some people with social anxiety may need a little boost in confidence, but unfortunately this is not a safe solution. But CBD can offer a better solution, CBD may be the better “liquid courage” as it also decreases social anxiety without all the nasty effects of alcohol. Even as a stress relief to unwind at the end of a strenuous day. CBD is the better alternative, it has therapeutic and relaxing benefits. CBD won’t even alter your state of mind, which makes it safe to use while doing your daily business.
***A little note of caution, as mentioned earlier Full spectrum CBD Oil contains trace amounts of THC, so if taken daily you may false positive with THC, this may not be the smartest thing to do when operating a vehicle, although CBD does not alter your mind. If this is a concern stick to a CBD isolate, as it does not contain THC.
It seems like CBD is clearly the victor in this fight and is a way better alternative to alcohol. If you would like to know more about CBD oil, I made a comprehensive guide here.
Stay safe my friends!
I’ve been avidly using CBD to deal with my anxiety, and have been fortunate to do so successfully. I started this blog to share my experience and knowledge with as many people as possible.