Post-Paceville Recovery: Can CBD Help with Hangovers?

We've all been there. A "quiet drink" in Valletta turns into late-night Havana or Footloose in Paceville. You wake up with a pounding head, a dry mouth, and a creeping sense of dread known as "Hangxiety".

While the only real cure for a hangover is time (and drinking less next time), millions of people are turning to CBD to make the recovery day bearable. Here is the science of why.

The Science of 'Hangxiety'

Alcohol mimics GABA (a calming neurotransmitter) in the brain. That's why you feel relaxed after a wine. But when the alcohol wears off, your brain panics and floods your system with Glutamate (an excitatory chemical) to compensate.

The result: You wake up jittery, anxious, and unable to relax.

How CBD helps: CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system to help regulate this neurotransmitter imbalance, potentially smoothing out the "crash" and reducing those racing thoughts.

Nausea & Headache Relief

The endocannabinoid system also plays a key role in regulating nausea. While it won't rehydrate you (drink watter!), Peppermint CBD Oil works double-duty:

• CBD: Reduces inflammation (the cause of the headache).
• Peppermint Oil: A natural anti-emetic known to settle stomachs.

The Recover Protocol

FAQs

Does CBD cure a hangover?

No, nothing 'cures' a hangover but time and hydration. However, CBD can help manage the symptoms: nausea, pounding headaches, and the anxiety ('hangxiety') that follows.

What is 'Hangxiety'?

It's the rebound anxiety you feel as alcohol leaves your system. Alcohol depresses the nervous system; when it wears off, your brain bounces back with hyperactivity/anxiety.

Should I take CBD before or after drinking?

Taking CBD before bed (with a pint of water) is best to help improve sleep quality, which alcohol disrupts.