Effects of CBD: Can you have a bad trip with CBD?

Unless you live in a cave, you’ve probably heard of CBD. This non-psychotropic derivative of the hemp plant is increasingly being used for its many benefits in France and around the world.

The positive effects of CBD range from relieving anxiety and stress to facilitating sleep and relieving many types of pain. As you can see, CBD has anxiolytic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties that allow it to counteract a large number of ailments. But the question that is increasingly being asked is whether CBD can cause a bad trip.

After reading this article you will know: what exactly is a bad trip? What is CBD? Can you really have a bad trip with CBD? If so, how can it be avoided?

What is a bad trip?

A bad trip is a disturbing life experience that occasionally occurs as a result of the use of psychedelic drugs such as LSD. So if we go by the original definition, a bad trip with CBD refers to a lot of physical and emotional discomfort resulting from CBD use.

A bad trip can involve physical danger, intense negative emotions such as irrational fears and anxiety, or hallucinations that cause extreme fear and panic. Bad trips are often associated with high doses of hallucinogens, but can also occur with lower doses, especially in people predisposed to them.

Bad trips are especially frequent within 90 minutes of ingestion or inhalation. However, they can also occur without warning at any time during the experience. Symptoms of a bad trip may include frightening hallucinations (visual or auditory), confusion, increased heart rate, paranoia, panic attacks, self-destructive behavior, delusions, nausea, vomiting, intense dysphoria, despair, and/or suicidal thoughts.

However, when it comes to CBD, the definition of the term “bad trip” hits a roadblock. How? Patience, we’ll get there. But first, let’s look at the definition of cannabidiol (CBD).

What is CBD?

CBD is a non-psychotropic molecule found in the hemp plant. Indeed, the hemp plant contains about a hundred active compounds called cannabinoids, including CBD, CBG, THC… However, unlike THC, CBD does not cause any psychoactive effect. Therefore, this safe compound does not cause euphoria, hallucinations, or a high like THC, which can be found on the parallel market and is considered illegal. If you found this article interesting, it is very likely you will enjoy further reading at Hemponix.

As a result, millions of people are taking CBD as a safe alternative to hemp, as it is claimed to have all the same healing properties, but without any of the psychotropic effects. Many people also use it as an alternative medicine in the treatment of many diseases, for its health effects.

In France, as required by law, CBD products (flowers, resin, oil, e-liquid…) must necessarily have a THC content of less than 0.2%. THC is practically non-existent in legal CBD products. Now that you know a little more about CBD, let’s get back to our main topic: the bad trip!