Can vaping CBD oil truly alleviate anxiety?

This article will look specifically at the benefits of CBD oil for anxiety disorders, as this is one of the most common reasons consumers seek relief from CBD oil. We will also dispel some of the myths about CBD oil's legality, as well as the common misconception that vaping CBD oil will get you high (it will not!).

CBD Oil Research

The majority of existing research into the benefits of cannabis has indeed focused on marijuana use rather than the CBD component as a standalone entity. That is why it is critical to distinguish the research that looks explicitly at cannabidiol (CBD) and its effects on anxiety symptoms—and the preliminary examination is extremely promising. 

CBD Oil and Anxiety

In a 2010 study on social phobia, participants’ brain scans revealed changes in blood flow to brain areas associated with anxiety when cannabidiol (CBD) was administered.

Additionally, a 2011 study published in Neuropsychopharmacology linked CBD use to reduced social anxiety.

Preclinical evidence conclusively demonstrates CBD's efficacy in reducing anxiety behaviours relevant to multiple disorders, including PTSD, GAD, PD, OCD and SAD, with a notable lack of anxiogenic side-effects, according to a 2015 study on 'Cannabidiol as a Potential Treatment for Anxiety Disorders.'

Cannabidiol was linked to the safe treatment of PTSD in a 2016 study published in The Permeate Journal. And most importantly, a 2013 study on mice linked repeated CBD administration to neuron regeneration in the hippocampus.

Anxiety and the Hippocampus

The hippocampus is a seahorse-shaped brain region associated with memory, emotions and motivation. People who have chronic anxiety and depression have a significantly smaller hippocampus than those who do not. Anxiety and emotional response management could be improved by stimulating the growth of neurons in the hippocampus, causing it to enlarge to more normal size. 

Anxiety Disorders and Vaping CBD Oil 

When faced with an acute anxiety attack, vaping is arguably one of the quickest ways to feel the beneficial effects of CBD.

Furthermore, legal CBD oil extracted from certified industrial hemp for use in vaping e-liquid contains negligible amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), if any at all. It is the psychoactive component of cannabis that causes the "high." Due to the absence of this in CBD oil e-liquid, it can be vaped at any time during the day when you feel your anxiety rising.

THC, crucially, activates the brain's neurotransmitters involved in the fight or flight response, which can cause anxiety. THC has its benefits and is present in medical marijuana; therefore, if you use THC and experience THC-induced anxiety, vaping CBD oil may help to alleviate it.

Conclusion 

At present, there is not enough evidence that CBD oil is harmful to humans. It is a cannabinoid derived from plants, and cannabinoids are naturally found in our bodies. If you decide to try CBD oil to alleviate your specific anxiety symptoms, even if you don't get the positive results you were hoping for, you're unlikely to get any negative ones.

Having said that, if you are taking prescribed anxiety medication, it is still critical that you consult with a doctor before using CBD oils.

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