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  • How THC and CBD are Used to Treat Substance Abuse and Withdrawal


    How THC and CBD is Used to Treat Substance Abuse and Withdrawal

    In recent years, CBD has gained acceptance as a treatment for a large number of different conditions and illnesses. One of these conditions is withdrawal following substance abuse. Both THC and CBD have proven to be useful in treating withdrawal symptoms related to numerous drugs such as alcohol, opiates, and benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety drugs like lorazepam), just to name a few. 

    CBD is especially effective in treating withdrawal symptoms because of its anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, anti-psychotic, and pain relieving effects. CBD has not only shown to be effective during the withdrawal phase, but during other phases of addiction and substance abuse as well. CBD can even be helpful during the intoxication/active phase of an addiction, as it can decrease the euphoric sensation produced by opiates, rewire the reward process in the brain (upon ingestion of the drug), and thus reduce the attractiveness of the substance, and its potential for addiction. CBD has also shown promise as a post-addiction treatment in the prevention of relapses. CBD’s physical and psychological effects reduce the desire of recovering addicts to seek out any other substance. It is worth noting that studies on treating withdrawal with marijuana products have concluded that THC and CBD in combination are a much more effective treatment option than just one or the other. 

    As the opioid epidemic continues to unfold across Canada and the United States, rehabilitation practitioners are turning to unconventional treatment methods such as cannabis. According to an ABC15 report from last June, Blue Door Therapeutics, a Scottsdale Arizona rehabilitation clinic, is using marijuana to treat people with painkiller (opiate) addictions. Treatment with THC capsules has been successful in helping addicts to wean off of prescription pain pills like Oxycontin. In these patients, marijuana has been successful in mitigating withdrawal symptoms like headaches, nausea, muscle pain, depression, and anxiety. Moreover, because marijuana is not physically addictive, the treatment is not causing patients to replace one addiction with another, but is helping them reach a state of comfortable sobriety.

    THC and CBD have also been shown to be effective in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms set in after the effects of the last drink have worn off and include depression, anxiety, irritability, tremors, heart palpitations, and extreme fatigue. The main way in which CBD treats withdrawal is by stimulating CB1 receptors in the body and brain, resulting in a rewarding feeling of satisfaction. The strength of this rewarding stimulation can be amplified by taking both CBD and THC. This stimulation eliminates cravings for alcohol, and significantly reduces that possibility of relapse.


  • THC and CBD – What is The Difference?





    THC and CBD – What is The Difference?

    THC and CBD are two kinds of cannabinoids found naturally in the marijuana plant. They each have unique characteristics and benefits that are capable of treating a wide array of physical and psychological ailments. These cannabinoids can be isolated, removed from the plant, and placed into products such as vapes, capsules, and tinctures, which makes consumption more convenient and effective. Familiarizing yourself with both of these cannabinoids will help you to determine which one is ideal for incorporating into your treatment plan. 

    What is THC?

    THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in the marijuana plant. THC is responsible for producing the conscience altering head high that is most commonly associated with marijuana. Most strains of marijuana have a THC content of between 10% and 30%. The strength of the psychoactive high experienced will depend on the percentage of THC in the product that is consumed. THC stimulates the release of dopamine in the brain, resulting in an uplifting and euphoric feeling. Additionally, THC can cause other psychoactive effects such as the intensification of sensory experiences, increased appetite, the distortion of time, and an increased desire for socialization. THC is commonly used to treat symptoms such as physical pain, headaches, depression, stress, sleep disorders, nausea, lack of appetite, glaucoma, inflammation and side effects from cancer treatments. 

    What is CBD?

    CBD (Cannabidiol) is the second-best known cannabinoid in the marijuana plant. Whereas THC has gained a reputation for its psychoactive effects (as experienced through the euphoric head high it produces), CBD has practically no psychoactive effects whatsoever and will not alter your conscience, mood, or perception. Instead, CBD has become known for its medicinal properties and its ability to treat a variety of symptoms discretely and effectively. CBD produces a calming sedative effect that will still allow users to function normally throughout the day, with practically no side effects. Additionally, since it can be administered in forms such as tinctures, vapes, and capsules, CBD can be taken anywhere, and at any time when life leaves you feeling frustrated, stressed out, or incapable of concentrating. CBD is used to treat conditions such as physical pain, anxiety, depression, inflammation, arthritis, insomnia, nausea, and epilepsy. CBD is a particularly effective anti-inflammatory for joint pain and is considered to be a good choice for alleviating the pain that comes with various kinds of arthritis. 

    Since these two cannabinoids treat so many of the same conditions, it is recommended that users try taking them both at the same time for maximum effect. Pure Green Express carries a variety of products that contain THC and CBD. Check out our shop to see which products might work best for you.


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