Is CBD Addictive?
The short answer is no. CBD itself is not addictive and has a low likelihood of producing tolerance or physical dependence. This is especially notable compared to prescription analgesics or anti-anxiety medications like opioids or benzodiazepine drugs.
However, CBD can become habit-forming as people begin to rely on the supplement as a source of relief from their symptoms.
This is very different from physical addiction.
During a physical addiction, the body loses its ability to maintain homeostasis without the drug — causing severe withdrawal symptoms whenever it’s no longer in the system. This doesn’t happen with CBD — the worst that will happen if you stop taking it, even after many years of use, is that your symptoms may begin to reappear.
There’s even some evidence to suggest CBD can be used to treat addiction to other substances.