Cannabidiol

CBD may help some with stress and withdrawal, but start low and go slow.

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For cannabis withdrawal and detox.

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

The strongest voice

“CBD does it effectively. Now, it doesn't work the same in every single person and you need to kind of, you know, play around with that.”

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In their own words

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a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator recommend
“Starting low and titrating gradually widens the therapeutic window and reduces side effects for CBD use.”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:48:30

a molecular biology PhD against
“CBD works differently and is not physically addictive but might be psychologically addictive; the expert chose not to use CBD to get it all out of her system”

a molecular biology PhD · source video · 00:02:00

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

Journaling

Journaling can help process emotions, reflect on experiences, and support overall mental health.

Strong consensus

“jamie pennebaker's work i really like the idea of the importance of journaling the importance of getting your emotions out you know reflecting on the experience on paper or electronically”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:26:30

Social connection

Social connection is foundational for well-being and supports both mental and physical health throughout life.

Strong consensus

“it's so important that we do spend time with people we love and trust and we build those relationships through through having meals with others through going to social events”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:01:30

Parasympathetic activation

Prioritizing rest and digest states helps balance stress and recovery.

Strong consensus

“We actually have to actively pursue a more parasympathetic state in order to achieve it today I think it's kind of an unprecedented time for our species”

a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD · source video · 00:55:30