CBD and Binge Drinking: the molecule that reduces your alcohol consumption

Binge Drinking, this practice which consists in drinking a large amount of alcohol in record time, is a worrying phenomenon, especially among young people. In France, alcohol is responsible for 41,000 deaths per year (Public Health France, 2021). Faced with this observation, alternative solutions emerge, and the CBD (cannabidiol) arouses increasing interest.

A study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology (2023) by the University of Sydney suggests that CBD could help moderate excessive alcohol consumption. But how does he act? Is it a viable solution? In this article, we explore the links between CBD and Binge Drinking, based on scientific research and information available on cbdtech.fr.

1. Binge Drinking and its health impacts

Binge Drinking is defined by rapid ingestion of at least 4 to 5 glasses of alcohol in less than two hours. This practice is not without consequences:

• Neurological effects : Alcohol damages neurons and disrupts neurotransmitters, increasing the risks of dependence and cognitive disorders.
• Liver problems : Excessive consumption overloads the liver, which can lead to cirrhosis.
• Social risks and accidents : Disinhibition, risky behaviors and road accidents are frequent.

Faced with these dangers, alternatives and CBD are studied for their moderator potential.

2. The CBD and its action on addiction

CBD, unlike THC, is not psychoactive or addictive. He acts on the Endocannabinoid system, which regulates mood, stress and addictive behaviors.

Action mechanisms

• Anxiety reduction : CBD activates serotonin receptors (5-HT1A), decreasing the stress that can push drinking.
• Modulation of the award circuit : According to a study in Molecular Psychiatry (2019), CBD reduces the activation of the accumbens nucleus, a brain area linked to addiction.
• Neuronal protection : CBD has neuroprotective properties, limiting the damage caused by alcohol.

3. What scientific studies say

Several research explores the link between CBD and reducing alcohol consumption:

• Preclinical study (University of Sydney, 2023) : CBD decreases binge drinking behaviors in rodents.
• Human test (Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021) : Cannabidiol helps reduce the desire for alcohol in former excessive drinkers.
• Neuroprotection (Journal of Neuroscience, 2020) : CBD reduces brain lesions induced by alcohol.

Research limits

• Most studies are preclinical (animals).
• The exact mechanisms remain to be elucidated.
• Optimal doses are not yet standardized.

4. Precautions and recommendations for use

If the CBD seems promising, certain precautions are essential:

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Conclusion: a promising potential, but no miracle solution

The CBD could represent aid to moderate binge drinking, thanks to its effects on stress and addiction mechanisms. However, it does not replace medical follow -up in the event of proven alcoholism.