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ATHLETES KICK OPIOID ADDICTION WITH CBD
Athletics are a way to connect with people, have fun, and live a healthy lifestyle. But, along with athletics come unexpected injury. Once an injury occurs, one of the first responses is to prescribe pain medications. This commonly leads to opioid addiction. The most widely known effects of CBD are pain-relief and anti-inflammation. This natural pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory molecule is becoming a relevant method in replacing opiods. According to the HelloMD and Brightfield Group study, 37% of people find hemp-derived CBD to be more effective than prescription medications.
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Opioid receptors control pain, reward, and addictive-behavior. These are naturally found in the body. Opioids attach to the brain receptors in which blocks pain, slows breathing, and has a calming and anti-depressing effect. Since the chemical structure of a prescription opioid is similar to that of the natural neurotransmitter the drugs activate the nerve cells. Although prescription painkillers mimic the structure of natural opioids, they do not activate the nerve cells in the same way. Messages become abnormal when transmitted.
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Cannabinoid receptors are part of the endocannabinoid system. They are located throughout the body in various locations throughout the tissue and cells. Molecules such as cannabinoids bind to specialized receptors in the endocannabinoid system. When attached, these cannabinoids trigger various neurotransmitters that restore the body to homeostasis.
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Cannabidiol offers great effects for athletes. CBD has been known to have anti-inflammatory effects as well as pain relieving. Both of these effects are beneficial to the athlete and their body. Not only can CBD provide effects that make injuries more manageable, but the cannabinoid itself can have additional benefits to the body.
One of the most prevalent effects of CBD is its pain relieving effects. The results of a study published by the Journal of Experimental Medicine display suppression of chronic inflammatory and neuropathic pain without analgesic tolerance.
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