Since 2016, every November has marked the start of the “Smoke-Free Month” campaign. The concept is simple: starting on November 1, participants commit to quitting smoking in order to wean themselves off tobacco—and more specifically, off the nicotine it contains, which is extremely addictive.
Because addiction is very difficult to overcome and can be a major source of stress, CBD has proven to be an effective natural solution to help you quit smoking.
CBD: A Natural Way to Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking isn't easy. It's an addiction, and while there are many methods to help you, the most important thing is to find the one that works for you—the one that will help you quit for good.
Naturally found in hemp, also known as cannabis, CBD is a cannabinoid that offers numerous health benefits. And unlike THC, which is also present in the plant, CBD has no psychoactive effects and is not addictive.
1/ CBD reduces cravings for nicotine and cannabis
In fact, several studies have shown that CBD is effective in combating nicotine addiction. In 2013, researchers at University College London conducted a study on smokers and found that participants who had inhaled CBD reduced their cigarette consumption by 40%, unlike the group that received a placebo.
More recently, in 2018, a second study—again conducted by University College London—showed that CBD significantly reduces nicotine addiction and, as a result, reduces the urge to smoke.
2/ CBD relieves stress and anxiety
CBD is known and recognized for its stress-relieving and relaxing properties. It is, in fact, very effective against stress: it stimulates the production of endocannabinoids in our brain to counteract feelings of fear and anxiety.
When quitting smoking, nicotine withdrawal can be very stressful and even cause anxiety for some smokers. CBD can therefore help alleviate these fears and help you relax.
3/ You'll sleep better
Highly valued by people with sleep disorders, CBD makes it easier to fall asleep and ensures a very good quality of sleep.
When you're trying to quit nicotine, withdrawal can cause sleep problems. CBD can help you avoid sleepless nights and help you sleep better.
4/ You won't be in a bad mood
A true Swiss Army knife, CBD also acts as an antidepressant. By relieving stress, it helps you relax. A sense of well-being will ward off temporary bouts of depression and mood swings caused by withdrawal.
Because, yes, quitting smoking is often accompanied by mild irritability. By using CBD to support your quit attempt, you’ll feel calmer, more relaxed, and in a better mood.
5. CBD relieves headaches and migraines
Quitting smoking often causes side effects. These frequently include headaches and even fairly severe migraines. When it comes to pain, CBD can once again prove effective. It binds to endocannabinoid receptors and thereby modulates the pain signal, thus reducing the pain itself.
6. Stabilizing Your Weight with CBD
When you quit nicotine, your sense of taste and smell gradually return. This tends to be accompanied by a noticeable increase in appetite and, consequently, weight gain. The advantage of combining smoking cessation with CBD use is that CBD tends to reduce appetite. While cannabis—and THC in particular—has a positive effect on our desire to eat, CBD, on the other hand, regulates this feeling of hunger and thus helps you stabilize your weight after quitting smoking.
CBD-based blends to help quit smoking
To help you quit smoking, High Society offers nicotine-free blends to replace your usual tobacco.
Made from 100% natural plant-based ingredients, these blends are the perfect alternatives to help you in your efforts to quit nicotine.
You can choose our blends with or without cannabidiol.
In addition to these herbal blends, we’ve added CBD flowers to blends No. 3 and No. 4 to ensure you enjoy a relaxing and soothing experience. The advantage of CBD is that, unlike THC, it is neither psychoactive nor addictive.
These CBD blends will help you overcome your addiction to the act of smoking, while still enjoying the benefits of CBD.
To complement your blends or for more economical everyday use, our small CBD budsare the perfect solution: they offer the same quality as our large buds, but at a lower price, to help you stay calm throughout your withdrawal process.
To help you in your journey to quit nicotine, High Society offers a variety of blends to suit every preference. What do they all have in common? Their relaxing effects—which vary in intensity depending on the CBD concentration—will help you achieve your goal of quitting not only tobacco but also cannabis.
Check out our blends No. 1 and No. 2, made with natural herbs, and our blends No. 3 and No. 4, which also contain CBD.
So if you'd like to participate in No Smoking Month, you can sign up directly on the website https://www.tabac-info-service.fr.
