Cutting Back on Alcohol? Why You Might Consider Taking CBD

You’ve likely heard wellness circles discuss reducing or axing alcohol. Though quitting drinking can come with challenges, it can lead to several health benefits. In fact, taking CBD shows promise in helping you cut back! Baked Goods explains below.

The Benefits of Quitting Alcohol

Though drinking alcohol may be relaxing and socially acceptable, it’s a depressant that can slow down brain activity. Thus, slashing your alcohol intake can lead to a myriad of health advantages – these may include but are not limited to:

• Lowered risks for developing cancers and come chronic conditions;
• Improvements to sleep and mood;
• Potential weight loss;
• Skin enhancements (i.e. clear complexion);
• Reduction in whole-body inflammation.

Quitting drinking may come with unwanted side effects. But CBD has been shown to be helpful in these situations: “Preclinical and clinical results suggest that CBD … may reduce alcohol cue and stress-induced craving and alcohol seeking,” states a Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications journal article.

How CBD Works When You’re Quitting Drinking

One of the biggest hurdles when reducing or quitting alcohol is stress and anxiety. Alcohol often acts as a relaxation tool, so when it’s removed, people can feel on edge. CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system, which helps regulate mood and stress. Studies suggest CBD may promote calmness and relaxation without the intoxicating effects of alcohol.

Sleep is another area where CBD could be beneficial! Drinking alcohol disrupts sleep cycles, and withdrawal can make falling or staying asleep difficult. CBD may support restful sleep, which is crucial for recovery and overall wellness. Not to mention, cravings can be intensified during the transition away from alcohol. While research is still developing, some evidence implies that CBD may influence the brain pathways involved in addiction and reward, potentially reducing the urge to drink.

If you’re on a health journey, especially to wean off alcohol, why not shop with Baked Goods? As always, we guarantee each order to be freshly made without added preservatives.

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You can make informed health decisions when you learn the facts behind CBD. For instance, did you know that you can combine CBD with your physiotherapy sessions? Read this article from our Baked Goods blog to learn how this works.   

NOTE: This article is not an alternative to formal medical advice and should not be relied on for diagnosing or treating your health condition or concerns. This post is published solely for the purpose of education. Please see your healthcare provider if you have concerns about your wellness or visit a nearby hospital if you require emergency help. 

Sources

Babson, Kimberly A., Susannah Sottile, and Danielle Morabito. “Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and Sleep: A Review of the Literature.” Current Psychiatry Reports, vol. 18, no. 4, 2016, p. 23. SpringerLink, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-016-0775-9.

Elms, Lili, et al. “Cannabidiol in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Series.” Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, vol. 25, no. 4, 2019, pp. 392–397. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0437.

Gonzalez-Cuevas, Gabriel, et al. “Cannabidiol Reduces Alcohol Consumption and Related Behaviors in Mice.” Addiction Biology, vol. 23, no. 1, 2018, pp. 154–164. https://doi.org/10.1111/adb.12495.

Hurzeler, Tristan P., et al. “The Neurobehavioural Effects of Cannabidiol in Alcohol Use Disorder: Study Protocol for a Double-blind, Randomised, Cross over, Placebo-controlled Trial.” Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, vol. 41, 2024, p. 101341, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conctc.2024.101341. Accessed 9 Sept. 2025.

Zimmermann, Sina, et al. “Acute Cannabidiol Administration Reduces Alcohol Craving and Cue-induced Nucleus Accumbens Activation in Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder: The Double-blind Randomized Controlled ICONIC Trial.” Molecular Psychiatry, vol. 30, no. 6, 2024, p. 2612, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41380-024-02869-y. Accessed 9 Sept. 2025.