{"id":26733,"date":"2023-05-18T08:30:23","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T12:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=26733"},"modified":"2025-02-25T12:33:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T17:33:24","slug":"quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/","title":{"rendered":"Quit Smoking for Good With CBD: Study Finds Cannabinoid Reduces Nicotine Cravings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the ongoing battle against tobacco addiction, millions worldwide struggle to quit smoking and break free from the chains of nicotine dependence. Researchers have turned to a surprising ally in this fight in recent years: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cbd\/\">cannabidiol<\/a>, or CBD. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for its numerous health benefits and non-intoxicating properties, CBD has emerged as a potential aid for quitting smoking. A<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/full\/10.1021\/acs.chemrestox.2c00259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recent federally funded study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Washington State University (WSU) has shed light on how CBD might help smokers kick the habit by reducing nicotine cravings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Prevalence and Impact of Cigarette Smoking in the United States<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigarette smoking remains a significant public health concern in the United States, despite the decline in tobacco use in recent years. According to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, approximately 14% of adults (34.1 million people) in the U.S. were current cigarette smokers in 2019. Alarmingly, smoking is responsible for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americashealthrankings.org\/explore\/annual\/measure\/Smoking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more than 480,000 deaths per year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United States, accounting for nearly one in five deaths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Moreover, for every person who dies due to smoking, at least <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americashealthrankings.org\/explore\/annual\/measure\/Smoking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 people live with a smoking-related illness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The economic burden is also staggering, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americashealthrankings.org\/explore\/annual\/measure\/Smoking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more than $300 billion spent annually<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on smoking-related healthcare costs and lost productivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Study: CBD&#8217;s Effects on Nicotine Metabolism<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The research team at WSU embarked on a mission to investigate the specific mechanisms involved in how CBD influences nicotine metabolism, focusing on understanding how the non-intoxicating cannabinoid might aid in smoking cessation. The findings were nothing short of remarkable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study revealed that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cbd-research-shows-potential-for-helping-reduce-nicotine-withdrawal\/\">CBD&#8217;s ability to help smokers quit<\/a> might stem from its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/full\/10.1021\/acs.chemrestox.2c00259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inhibition of CYP2A6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the primary enzyme responsible for metabolizing nicotine within the body. This enzyme was inhibited by CBD by 50%. Interestingly, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/full\/10.1021\/acs.chemrestox.2c00259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research demonstrated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that even small doses of CBD were sufficient to produce these positive effects. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By inhibiting nicotine absorption, CBD has the potential to significantly decrease cigarette consumption, ultimately reducing the health risks associated with tobacco smoking. As a result, CBD could emerge as a valuable tool in the arsenal of those seeking to break free from the grip of nicotine addiction and embrace a healthier, smoke-free future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Shift in Tobacco and Marijuana Use<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the patterns of tobacco and marijuana use among the general public. Tobacco consumption has steadily declined, while marijuana use has experienced a significant surge, particularly among young people. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/284135\/percentage-americans-smoke-marijuana.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent Gallup polls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have highlighted this trend, revealing that younger generations smoke marijuana twice as often as cigarettes. Specifically, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/opinion\/polling-matters\/398138\/americans-future-cigarettes-marijuana-alcohol.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">survey discovered<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that a mere 11% of Americans identified themselves as cigarette smokers, while 16% reported being cannabis users. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The percentage of cigarette smokers has reached its lowest point since Gallup started posing the question in the 1940s. In 1947, when participants were asked if they had smoked cigarettes within the past week, 41% answered yes. By 1949, this figure increased to 44% and peaked at 45% in 1954.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The growing popularity of cannabis and the decline in tobacco use may indicate changing attitudes and a greater awareness of the health risks associated with smoking. As research continues to uncover the potential benefits of CBD and other cannabinoids, we may witness a further shift in societal preferences, leading to even more substantial reductions in tobacco consumption and improved public health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Other Potential Smoking Cessation Aids<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to CBD, other potential smoking cessation aids are being explored, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2021\/09\/07\/2292383\/0\/en\/Mydecine-Innovations-Group-Announces-MYCO-001-Seamless-Phase-2-3-Smoking-Cessation-Clinical-Trial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">psilocybin emerging as a promising alternative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for helping individuals quit smoking. Psilocybin, the primary active compound found in &#8220;magic mushrooms,&#8221; has recently gained popularity for its ability to assist in overcoming tobacco addiction. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2021\/09\/07\/2292383\/0\/en\/Mydecine-Innovations-Group-Announces-MYCO-001-Seamless-Phase-2-3-Smoking-Cessation-Clinical-Trial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research conducted<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by prestigious institutions such as New York University, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham has provided valuable insights into the possible benefits of psilocybin for smoking cessation. Recognizing the potential of this research, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/news\/articles\/johns-hopkins-receives-grant-for-psilocybin-research-in-smoking-cessation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">approved a grant to support further investigation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into the relationship between psilocybin and smoking addiction. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As our understanding of these alternative cessation methods grows, we move closer to developing a comprehensive treatment plan for individuals seeking to free themselves from the grip of nicotine addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After taking a deep dive into smoking, nicotine cravings, and CBD&#8217;s effects on them, it&#8217;s evident that the results from this study can be a great catalyst for aiding in smoking cessation. CBD might just be the key to helping individuals quit for good \u2013 either in free-standing products or as part of an FDA-approved treatment plan like those used together with nicotine gums and patches. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, though tobacco consumption is declining in the United States, interest in marijuana has seen an uptick \u2013 so access to it could be another valuable component of smoking cessation. Despite the need for more research, CBD&#8217;s potential as a quitting tool is being explored. Until then, you can look into your local state laws and regulations and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/find-a-medical-marijuana-doctor\/\">connect with Veriheal<\/a> to apply for your MMJ card if you\u2019re interested in exploring cannabis as an aid toward quitting safely and effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: The content on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be professional medical advice. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or prescribe treatment based on the information provided. Always consult a physician before making any decision on the treatment of a medical condition.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the ongoing battle against tobacco addiction, millions worldwide struggle to quit smoking and break free from the chains of nicotine dependence. Researchers have turned to a surprising ally in this fight in recent years: cannabidiol, or CBD. Known for its numerous health benefits and non-intoxicating properties, CBD has emerged as a potential aid for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":27397,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[259],"tags":[61,13826,12960,13827,2538,13825,10874,3048],"class_list":["post-26733","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-research","tag-cbd","tag-cbd-for-nicotine-withdrawal","tag-cbd-research","tag-cbd-study","tag-cigarettes","tag-quit-smoking","tag-smoking","tag-tobacco"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v26.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cannabis Central<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A\u00a0recent federally funded study by Washington State University has shed light on how CBD might help smokers kick the habit by reducing nicotine cravings.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Quit Smoking for Good With CBD: Study Finds Cannabinoid Reduces Nicotine Cravings\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A\u00a0recent federally funded study by Washington State University has shed light on how CBD might help smokers kick the habit by reducing nicotine cravings.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Cannabis Central\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/veriheal\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-05-18T12:30:23+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-02-25T17:33:24+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Quit-Smoking-for-Good-With-CBD-Study-Finds-Cannabinoid-Reduces-Nicotine-Cravings-1024x683.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"683\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Lemetria Whitehurst\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@veriheal\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@veriheal\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Lemetria Whitehurst\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Lemetria Whitehurst\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a57eb18f42cd1f4661a2cbfea5d96c7e\"},\"headline\":\"Quit Smoking for Good With CBD: Study Finds Cannabinoid Reduces Nicotine Cravings\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-05-18T12:30:23+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-02-25T17:33:24+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/\"},\"wordCount\":892,\"commentCount\":1,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Quit-Smoking-for-Good-With-CBD-Study-Finds-Cannabinoid-Reduces-Nicotine-Cravings.png\",\"keywords\":[\"CBD\",\"CBD for nicotine withdrawal\",\"cbd research\",\"CBD study\",\"cigarettes\",\"quit smoking\",\"smoking\",\"tobacco\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Research\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#respond\"]}],\"copyrightYear\":\"2023\",\"copyrightHolder\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#organization\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/\",\"name\":\"Cannabis Central\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Quit-Smoking-for-Good-With-CBD-Study-Finds-Cannabinoid-Reduces-Nicotine-Cravings.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-05-18T12:30:23+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-02-25T17:33:24+00:00\",\"description\":\"A\u00a0recent federally funded study by Washington State University has shed light on how CBD might help smokers kick the habit by reducing nicotine cravings.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Quit-Smoking-for-Good-With-CBD-Study-Finds-Cannabinoid-Reduces-Nicotine-Cravings.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Quit-Smoking-for-Good-With-CBD-Study-Finds-Cannabinoid-Reduces-Nicotine-Cravings.png\",\"width\":1800,\"height\":1200,\"caption\":\"Quit Smoking for Good With CBD: Study Finds Cannabinoid Reduces Nicotine Cravings\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Quit Smoking for Good With CBD: Study Finds Cannabinoid Reduces Nicotine Cravings\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Cannabis Central\",\"description\":\"Industry News From Veriheal\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Veriheal\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/veriheal-rebrand-logo-inline-clarity-focusBG.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/veriheal-rebrand-logo-inline-clarity-focusBG.png\",\"width\":1092,\"height\":405,\"caption\":\"Veriheal\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/veriheal\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/veriheal\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/veriheal\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/veriheal\/\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/veriheal\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/veriheal\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a57eb18f42cd1f4661a2cbfea5d96c7e\",\"name\":\"Lemetria Whitehurst\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lemetria-Whitehurst-Headshot-150x150.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lemetria-Whitehurst-Headshot-150x150.jpg\",\"caption\":\"Lemetria Whitehurst\"},\"description\":\"Lemetria Whitehurst is a cannabis nurse educator and writer specializing in cannabis science and culture. Her career in the medical industry spans more than two decades where she began her career as a pharmacy technician before becoming a registered nurse. As an avid reader and researcher, she is passionate about educating others about cannabis\u2019 medicinal properties.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/authors\/lemetria\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Cannabis Central","description":"A\u00a0recent federally funded study by Washington State University has shed light on how CBD might help smokers kick the habit by reducing nicotine cravings.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Quit Smoking for Good With CBD: Study Finds Cannabinoid Reduces Nicotine Cravings","og_description":"A\u00a0recent federally funded study by Washington State University has shed light on how CBD might help smokers kick the habit by reducing nicotine cravings.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/","og_site_name":"Cannabis Central","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/veriheal","article_published_time":"2023-05-18T12:30:23+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-02-25T17:33:24+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1024,"height":683,"url":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Quit-Smoking-for-Good-With-CBD-Study-Finds-Cannabinoid-Reduces-Nicotine-Cravings-1024x683.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Lemetria Whitehurst","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@veriheal","twitter_site":"@veriheal","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Lemetria Whitehurst","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/"},"author":{"name":"Lemetria Whitehurst","@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a57eb18f42cd1f4661a2cbfea5d96c7e"},"headline":"Quit Smoking for Good With CBD: Study Finds Cannabinoid Reduces Nicotine Cravings","datePublished":"2023-05-18T12:30:23+00:00","dateModified":"2025-02-25T17:33:24+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/"},"wordCount":892,"commentCount":1,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Quit-Smoking-for-Good-With-CBD-Study-Finds-Cannabinoid-Reduces-Nicotine-Cravings.png","keywords":["CBD","CBD for nicotine withdrawal","cbd research","CBD study","cigarettes","quit smoking","smoking","tobacco"],"articleSection":["Research"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#respond"]}],"copyrightYear":"2023","copyrightHolder":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#organization"}},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/","url":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/","name":"Cannabis Central","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Quit-Smoking-for-Good-With-CBD-Study-Finds-Cannabinoid-Reduces-Nicotine-Cravings.png","datePublished":"2023-05-18T12:30:23+00:00","dateModified":"2025-02-25T17:33:24+00:00","description":"A\u00a0recent federally funded study by Washington State University has shed light on how CBD might help smokers kick the habit by reducing nicotine cravings.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Quit-Smoking-for-Good-With-CBD-Study-Finds-Cannabinoid-Reduces-Nicotine-Cravings.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Quit-Smoking-for-Good-With-CBD-Study-Finds-Cannabinoid-Reduces-Nicotine-Cravings.png","width":1800,"height":1200,"caption":"Quit Smoking for Good With CBD: Study Finds Cannabinoid Reduces Nicotine Cravings"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/quit-smoking-for-good-with-cbd-study-finds-cannabinoid-reduces-nicotine-cravings\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Quit Smoking for Good With CBD: Study Finds Cannabinoid Reduces Nicotine Cravings"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/","name":"Cannabis Central","description":"Industry News From Veriheal","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Veriheal","url":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/veriheal-rebrand-logo-inline-clarity-focusBG.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/veriheal-rebrand-logo-inline-clarity-focusBG.png","width":1092,"height":405,"caption":"Veriheal"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/veriheal","https:\/\/x.com\/veriheal","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/veriheal\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/veriheal\/","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/veriheal\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/veriheal\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/a57eb18f42cd1f4661a2cbfea5d96c7e","name":"Lemetria Whitehurst","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lemetria-Whitehurst-Headshot-150x150.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lemetria-Whitehurst-Headshot-150x150.jpg","caption":"Lemetria Whitehurst"},"description":"Lemetria Whitehurst is a cannabis nurse educator and writer specializing in cannabis science and culture. Her career in the medical industry spans more than two decades where she began her career as a pharmacy technician before becoming a registered nurse. As an avid reader and researcher, she is passionate about educating others about cannabis\u2019 medicinal properties.","url":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/authors\/lemetria\/"}]}},"thumbnail_medium":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Quit-Smoking-for-Good-With-CBD-Study-Finds-Cannabinoid-Reduces-Nicotine-Cravings-300x200.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26733","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/75"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26733"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26733\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37978,"href":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26733\/revisions\/37978"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26733"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}