CAN VAPING CBD HELP YOU TO QUIT SMOKING

CAN VAPING CBD HELP YOU TO QUIT SMOKING

Globally, smoking has been an issue among many individuals resulting in lung diseases. But with vaping gaining popularity, many smokers opt for it to help quit smoking cigarettes by using e-cigarettes that contain nicotine. CBD contains cannabidiol that contains anti-addiction properties. One of the best ways to quit smoking is using CBD vape oil. This article helps in explaining how vaping CBD helps in quitting smoking cigarettes.

CBD Alleviates Withdrawal Symptoms After Quitting Cigarettes

CBD interacts with the human endocannabinoid system to maintain homeostasis throughout an individual’s body and controls essential body functions, including sleep cycles, stress response, blood pressure, body temperature, mood, and pain perception. CBD is an inhibitor of FAAH, an enzyme that breaks down the body’s natural endocannabinoid, which binds it to the cannabinoid receptors in the brain that influences mood, pain, and sleep. The use of CBD oil frequently helps maintain a sufficient level of cannabinoids and reduces the dysfunction of the process.

Vaping CBD Feel Like a Regular Cigarette

Daily smokers have a habit of smoking as it is addictive. Smokable CBD products offer a similar feeling to that of smoking tobacco. With a vape pen in hand, one feels like smoking a real cigarette, and continuous use can make the brain adapt to smoking e-cigarettes.

CBD Eases Anxiety After Quitting Cigarettes

Navarrete et al. (2021) state that CBD uses over 60 molecular targets to interact with the body, explaining its therapeutic versatility. One of the best targets includes the modulation of the GABA receptor that balance the levels of two neurotransmitters: glutamate and gamma acid. The high levels of glutamate and low levels of Gaba are associated with hyperactivity of the brain and increased level of anxiety. CBD helps improve stress response and enhance focus, bringing concentration to an individual. Also, it can help in reducing depression, keeping you focused and free.    

 CBD Reduces Cigarette Consumption

Many smokers in the world are moving from consumption of cigarettes to vaping CBD. Jikomes (2016) states that CBD increases the natural levels of anandamide, one of the major endocannabinoids called bliss molecule. Vaping CBD continuously prevents the consumption of cigarettes by reducing the argue to smoke. Also, vaporizers reduce tobaccos administration and create a resultant reduction in harms associated with tobacco. Vaping CBD prevents the movement of tar and other harmful chemicals into the body system. Vaping CBD is first absorbing compared to smoking cigarettes, thus making smokers quit smoking. 

CBD Contains Natural Ingredients

Some CBD vapes are free from tobacco, nicotine, and chemical additive. Thus, it’s made from 100% natural ingredients, containing no harmful chemicals. Vaping CBD is extra potent and efficient than smoking cigarettes. CBD is a none toxic active cannabinoid ingredient of the cannabis plant.

No Fear of The Law

CBD can be used anywhere without limitations as individuals should not worry about authorities. Consumption of hemp products is legal as it contains fewer THC traces. THC is a cannabinoid that enables a person to experience psychoactive effects; recreational marijuana is illegal in many parts of the world. Vaping hemp is legal because it contains no psychoactive effects, and the added benefits remain the same.

Conclusion

Vaping CBD is one way known to stop smoking. Vaping has gained popularity because of its first active rate over other methods. Vaping CBD saves money as it is affordable compared to a cigarette. Vaping CBD contains natural ingredients and does less harm to your body than smoking. Vaping CBD can help smokers quit smoking. 

References

Jikomes, N. (2016). What Is the Endocannabinoid System, and What Is Its Role?.

Navarrete, F., García-Gutiérrez, M. S., Gasparyan, A., Austrich-Olivares, A., &

            Manzanares, J. (2021). Role of cannabidiol in the therapeutic intervention for

            substance use disorders. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 12.

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Ieva Kubiliute is a psychologist and a sex and relationships advisor and a freelance writer. She's also a consultant to several health and wellness brands. While Ieva specialises in covering wellness topics ranging from fitness and nutrition, to mental wellbeing, sex and relationships and health conditions, she has written across a diverse range of lifestyle topics, including beauty and travel. Career highlights so far include: luxury spa-hopping in Spain and joining an £18k-a-year London gym. Someone’s got to do it! When she’s not typing away at her desk—or interviewing experts and case studies, Ieva winds down with yoga, a good movie and great skincare (affordable of course, there’s little she doesn’t know about budget beauty). Things that bring her endless joy: digital detoxes, oat milk lattes and long country walks (and sometimes jogs).

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