Alcohol and CBD - Beste Programme

Can I drink alcohol and use CBD oil? We hear this question over and over again from customers. In this article, therefore, we look at the interaction between CBD and alcohol and present several studies. But first of all, we need to understand what CBD is and how it works.

What is CBD?

CBD is a chemical compound found in the hemp plant. People all over the world take CBD as a dietary supplement for a healthy lifestyle or to treat various diseases and symptoms. CBD comes in many different forms, and CBD oils are particularly popular.

How does CBD work? CBD interacts with the so-called endocannabinoid system (ECS). This is a network of receptors that run throughout the body and interact with the central and peripheral nervous systems. CBD binds to these receptors and helps with homeostasis, i.e. maintaining a balance of the body’s physiological functions.

Cannabinoid compounds such as CBD are not usually part of our natural diet. This is why we can take CBD products such as CBD oils or CBD creams as dietary supplements to ensure optimal functioning of the endocannabinoid system.

How safe is CBD oil?

The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies CBD as safe. The organization found that CBD is generally well tolerated and that there is no evidence of public health problems with recreational CBD use.

Does CBD react with alcohol?

The relationship between CBD and alcohol has not yet been fully explored. It is important to know that alcohol is a depressant and reduces brain stimulation. CBD is more relaxing and brings a sense of calm. Therefore, CBD and alcohol may work together to increase their effects. This could make you feel relaxed or cause side effects such as drowsiness.

Why CBD may be helpful when consuming alcohol

Regular and heavy alcohol consumption can cause enormous damage to the body, including damage to the brain, nervous system, heart, liver, and pancreas, as well as increased cholesterol levels and blood pressure. It may be that CBD oil can alleviate these negative effects.

Most studies point in roughly the same direction: CBD and alcohol do not interact negatively with each other. However, more studies are absolutely necessary. It is currently not possible to say with absolute certainty what effects a glass or two of wine and CBD will have.

What about alcohol “infused with CBD”?

Many new CBD products have been developed in recent years. Although the interaction between CBD and alcohol has not yet been fully explored, some companies have also fortified alcoholic beverages with CBD. The same concerns apply to these products: we don’t know exactly how alcohol and CBD interact, so always test with caution!

Tip: only buy your CBD products from reputable and reliable CBD stores. Above all, CBD products should contain no more than 0.2 percent THC; otherwise, you may be prosecuted if you buy them.

Excursus: CBD and alcohol abstinence

According to several animal experiments, CBD can alleviate addiction and withdrawal symptoms. In one study, for example, rats became addicted to alcohol and were then fed CBD. The result? After regular CBD consumption, the rats consumed less alcohol and the likelihood of relapse decreased. Another study found that by using a CBD inhaler, smokers smoked 40 percent fewer cigarettes.

Final Word

Can you take CBD oil and drink alcohol? I guess that’s not a problem. But keep in mind that the exact effects of CBD in combination with alcohol have not yet been researched.

Also, we are all different. A regular alcohol drinker will probably not feel the same effect from a bottle of wine as an occasional drinker who already feels drunk after one drink. Similarly, people may react differently to CBD. Therefore, it is difficult to predict how you will react to the combination of CBD and alcohol.