What exactly is CBD oil?
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of the more than 400 constituents of the cannabis plant. As with THC, a great deal of research has been done into how it works, but much is still unknown. Research is being done worldwide, but no conclusions can yet be drawn about exactly what CBD does in the body.
CBD is the main constituent of most products you can buy at Dutch Balance. The best-known product is CBD oil, but many people who do not like the taste of oil also take CBD in the form of edibles or as a patch. Whichever way you take it: through the bloodstream it reaches the endocannabinoid system and interacts with it. That system is involved in many bodily processes.
Is CBD oil addictive?
We can be brief about this: no. There are no known cases of people becoming addicted to CBD oil. And more importantly, various studies have shown that CBD has no addictive effects. The WHO says about it: “evidence from well-controlled human experimental research indicates that CBD is not associated with abuse potential.” This is mainly because CBD, unlike THC, does not cause a euphoric feeling or a change in consciousness.
Partly thanks to these findings, CBD is legal in the Netherlands. CBD is legal in a large number of countries inside and outside the European Union too. Want to take it on the plane? Do check the rules of your destination before you travel, because they differ per country.
Can you become addicted to CBD edibles or capsules?
What applies to CBD oil also applies to other products containing CBD. Think of edibles, CBD patches and CBD capsules. So you cannot become addicted to these CBD products either. As long as the percentage of THC stays below the legal maximum of 0.05% (as is the case with all our products), you run no risk of becoming addicted.
Frequently asked questions about CBD oil and addiction
Does CBD oil really work?
We do not say. CBD is being researched worldwide, but no conclusions can yet be drawn about exactly what CBD does in the body, and no health claims have been approved for CBD in the European Union. What you can check: how much CBD and THC a product contains, and whether that is backed by a test report.
What are the downsides of CBD oil?
Not addictive is not the same as risk-free. Some people get stomach or bowel complaints, which is often down to the carrier oil, and little is known yet about the long term. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use CBD.
What do you feel after taking CBD oil?
No high: unlike THC, CBD does not cause a euphoric feeling or altered state of mind, and legal CBD oil contains no more than 0.05% THC. We do not say what else CBD does for you, because no health claims have been approved for CBD in the European Union.
What should you not combine with CBD oil?
CBD can affect how certain medicines work, such as antihistamines, antibiotics, painkillers, blood thinners, beta blockers and cancer medication. If you take medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start with CBD.
Read more about CBD
Would you like to read on? In CBD and the endocannabinoid system we explain where CBD acts in the body. In CBD and THC you can read how the two best-known cannabinoids differ from one another.
In short: is CBD oil addictive? No, CBD oil is not addictive. That is not the same as risk-free: CBD can cause side effects and interact with medicines. Would you like to know more about CBD and about the differences between the products? Then discover more practical information about CBD here or get in touch. We are glad to answer all your questions.
