JAN 22 - JAN 28, 2020 THE ULTIMATE QUEER GUIDE THIS WEEK

CBD Psychiatrist Dr. Julie Holland is former
assistant professor of psychiatry at the
New York University School of Medicine.
She said CBD goes a step beyond reducing
the anxiety and cravings associated with
addiction.
“It also diminishes the original pain and
inflammation that leads to opiate use in the
first place,” Holland told CNN.
escape reality, from alcohol to food, sex to
sugar.
Because CBD does not produce euphoria,
it is unlikely to lead to that type of use.
And since it likely doesn’t carry significant
negative consequences like a failed drug
test or incarceration, you should feel safe
using it for anxiety, depression, pain, or
another issue you are facing in recovery.
Shereef Elnahal, M.D., the commissioner of
New Jersey’s Department of Health agrees.
“CBD has promising effects on pain, which
could make it an effective substitute for
opioids,” he told Yahoo News.
A preliminary report published in
November 2017 by the World Health
Organization concluded that naturally
occurring CBD is safe and well-tolerated in
humans (and animals) and isn’t associated
with abuse potential. However, the WHO
said adverse effects from interactions
between CBD and patients’ existing medications
may exist. If you are currently on
other medications, check with your doctor
before starting a CBD regimen.
Vic Gerami is a contributor to the LGBTQ
San Diego County News, Windy City
Times, Montrose Star, DC Life Magazine,
Out & About Nashville, Q Virginia,
GNI MAG, QNotes, GoWeHo, Asbarez,
California Courier, Desert Daily Guide,
Armenian Weekly, GED, The Pride LA, IN
Magazine, OUT Traveler, The Fight and
The Advocate Magazine among others.
CONCLUSION
Addiction recovery is a very personal
journey, and everyone gets to make their
own final decision. There will never be a
straightforward answer to these kinds of
questions because ultimately, it’s up to you.
One can abuse anything to check out and
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