Is CBD good for a hangover?

CBD (cannabidiol) can reduce the brutal symptoms that follow a night of heavy drinking. 

You experience hangovers because alcohol dehydrates you, depletes nutrients, and triggers inflammation. CBD reduces that inflammation, eases nausea, and calms your overactive nervous system. CBD also regulates sleep patterns that alcohol disrupts, so you can rest instead of tossing and turning with a pounding head.

Our vegan CBD gummies are convenient, delicious, and support your hangover recovery with exact dosing every time. With each gummy, you know exactly what you're getting instead of dealing with the hit-or-miss effects of smoking or vaping when you're already feeling miserable.

Does CBD sober you up from alcohol?

CBD won't sober you up from alcohol or lower your blood alcohol level. Once booze enters your system, only time can break it down and get you back to baseline. CBD can't accelerate that process or dispel drunkenness.

CBD can help with some of alcohol's negative effects while you’re intoxicated and afterwards. Some people find that CBD helps with alcohol-related anxiety, nausea, or restlessness, but this doesn't mean you're any less impaired. Your reaction time, judgment, and coordination remain affected by alcohol regardless of whether you take CBD.

How does CBD ease hangover symptoms?

CBD interacts with your endocannabinoid system (ECS), a network of receptors that regulates pain, mood, sleep, and inflammation. When you drink, alcohol disrupts this system and triggers inflammation, which causes most hangover symptoms. CBD binds to ECS receptors to restore balance and counter alcohol's inflammatory effects.

The ECS has two main receptors: CB1 receptors in your brain and nervous system, and CB2 receptors in your immune system and organs. Alcohol disrupts both systems and can cause electrolyte loss and disrupt your sleep. CBD helps reactivate cannabinoid receptors to reduce headache-inducing neuroinflammation and uncomfortable inflammation.

Through the endocannabinoid system, CBD alleviates hangover recovery also by:

• Easing nausea and stomach irritation.
• Promoting better sleep quality.
• Calming your overactive nervous system.
• Improving focus and mental clarity.
• Reducing muscle tension and soreness.
• Stabilizing blood sugar levels affected by alcohol.
• Supporting liver function during detox.

Full-spectrum CBD amplifies these benefits through the entourage effect, where multiple cannabinoids work together to enhance each other's therapeutic properties. Full-spectrum CBD products contain CBD and small amounts of THC, CBG, CBN, and other cannabis compounds that target different hangover symptoms. 

Try our Pain Plus gummies and see how the entourage effect tackles multiple hangover symptoms with five cannabinoids: 10 mg THC, 10 mg CBD, 10 mg CBC, 5 mg CBG, and 5 mg CBN per gummy. This comprehensive cannabinoid profile addresses hangover headaches, muscle tension, inflammation, and sleep disturbances all in one gummy. The tangerine flavor makes recovery taste better than any boozy cocktail.

How much CBD should I take for a hangover?

Start with 10–25 mg of CBD for mild hangover symptoms, like headaches and nausea. If you’re experiencing more severe hangovers with multiple symptoms, increase to 25–50 mg.

Your body weight, tolerance, and hangover severity affect how much CBD you need. If you're new to cannabis products, start with the lowest dose and increase gradually. Consistent dosing matters more than taking large amounts.

Our Sleep Plus gummies contain 25 mg of CBD per gummy, which hits the sweet spot for hangover relief without overdoing it. Since alcohol disrupts your sleep cycles and leaves you feeling unrested even after a full night's sleep, these gummies also include 3 mg of melatonin to restore the restorative sleep that alcohol destroys.

How long does CBD take to kick in?

CBD gummies take 30–90 minutes to kick in because they pass through your digestive system first. Unlike CBD oil, which quickly absorbs under your tongue, gummies need time to break down and enter your bloodstream through your stomach and liver.

The effects last 4–6 hours for sustained hangover relief. The food in your stomach can slow absorption, so take CBD gummies on an empty stomach to accelerate the process.

Take your gummies when you first wake up feeling rough, and relief should arrive within an hour. The extended duration means you won't need to redose throughout your recovery period.

Is CBD safe for the liver?

CBD is safe for your liver at therapeutic doses and may protect against alcohol-related liver damage. Research shows CBD reduces liver inflammation and oxidative stress caused by chronic alcohol consumption. 

Animal models demonstrate CBD's protective effects against alcohol-induced liver damage. The compound fights inflammation and helps prevent the liver problems that alcohol causes. CBD also supports healthy liver function through its interactions with cannabinoid receptors in liver tissue.

For most people recovering from hangovers, CBD offers medicinal support without the liver stress that alcohol causes. If you have existing liver problems or are taking medications, consult your healthcare providers before using CBD. 

Does CBD have side effects?

CBD has an impressive safety profile with minimal side effects, even at high doses up to 600 mg. It is well-tolerated by most people and much safer than alcohol for regular use.

CBD’s potential side effects include:

• Dry mouth.
• Drowsiness.
• Temporary drop in blood pressure.
• Changes in appetite.
• Digestive discomfort.
• Headache.
• Interactions with certain medications.

These effects are most likely if you're new to cannabis products, have low tolerance, take higher doses than recommended, or combine CBD with medications. Most people experience no side effects at the microdoses found in quality CBD products, which makes it a much cleaner alternative to booze.

Can CBD replace alcohol?

CBD is much healthier than alcohol. While booze forces your liver to process toxins and disrupts your sleep cycles, CBD works with your body (not against it) to reduce stress and promote relaxation. You skip the hangovers, empty calories, and bad decisions that come with drinking.

When you infuse your beverages with small amounts of CBD, you get the social relaxation you want from alcohol without the liver damage or oxidative stress. You get everything you want from alcohol without the downsides that ruin your health.

• CBD doesn’t force your liver to process toxins. You experience the health benefits of microdosing cannabis instead of wrecking your body.
• It promotes restful sleep while alcohol disrupts your sleep cycles.
• CBD drinks kick in within 10–15 minutes. You can control your experience instead of guessing if that next drink will ruin your evening.
• CBD helps you unwind and connect without losing judgment or making poor decisions.
• Cannabis drinks with CBD and THC skip the blood sugar spikes and weight gain from alcoholic beverages.

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Order CBD drinks to soothe your hangover and replace booze

When you're ready to replace alcohol with something that supports your health, our CBD and THC beverages tackle hangover symptoms while giving you stress relief without the downsides. Our Buzz Drops and Buzz Packs beat alcohol every time.

Buzz Drops are liquid THC and CBD drops you mix into any beverage. Each dropper contains 2.5 mg THC and 2.5 mg CBD in a tasteless, odorless formula. Buzz Packs are single-serving powder packets with 5 mg THC and 5 mg CBD each that dissolve without residue or aftertaste. Both products are sugar-free, calorie-free hemp derivatives that support better sleep and your immune system.

Unlike alcohol, which leaves you dehydrated with stomach irritation, our cannabis drinks help you feel refreshed and clear-headed. If you're on a soberish path, our wellness products bridge drinking culture with balance and wellness. 

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Resources

Chen S, Kim JK. The Role of Cannabidiol in Liver Disease: A Systemic Review. Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Feb 17;25(4):2370. doi: 10.3390/ijms25042370. PMID: 38397045; PMCID: PMC10888697.

Wang, Y., Mukhopadhyay, P., Cao, Z. et al. Cannabidiol attenuates alcohol-induced liver steatosis, metabolic dysregulation, inflammation and neutrophil-mediated injury. Sci Rep 7, 12064 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-10924-8

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