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In everyday life, do you use CBD to reduce anxiety and improve concentration? You think it might help reduce your anxiety in the workplace, but a question arises, can CBD be consumed at work?
In this article, we take a look at the legality of CBD in the workplace, its beneficial effects and the precautions you need to take before incorporating it into your daily work routine.
Find out everything you need to know to enjoy the benefits of CBD at work with complete peace of mind!
As far as French legislation on CBD is concerned, there's nothing to stop you consuming it in the form of capsules, herbal tea or CBD oil in the workplace . In fact, as CBD is classified as a dietary supplement, you can consume it wherever you like.
However, just because it's legal doesn't mean your company will allow it. To find out if you're allowed to consume CBD in your workplace in France , you'll need to refer to your company's internal regulations .
If the regulations do not explicitly mention this, we advise you to ask the human resources department directly, so as not to unintentionally go against your company's policy.
Many people ask if it's okay to smoke CBD at work, and the answer is clear: it's not. For the simple reason that smoking CBD is forbidden. This is clearly indicated on every CBD pouch.
Smoking CBD flowers and resins is hazardous to the lungs. On the other hand, it may be permissible to consume CBD by inhalation and vaping, if your company agrees.
Since CBD consumption is legal, as long as your company doesn't explicitly prohibit its use,you risk nothing by consuming it within the bounds of legality.
Nevertheless, you'll need to be careful to adapt CBD consumption if you work in a company or field that practices strict drug regulations, with regular drug testing. Because, as you know, CBD can contain a small amount of THC (0.3%) which can be visible during drug testing, as is the case during roadside checks.
If you want to consume CBD and work in this type of sector, we advise you to turn to products that contain no THC, like broad spectrum oils for example.
You are probably aware that there are many different ways to consume CBD: oil, candy, capsules, infusions...
Smoking CBD is not recommended, as the smoke could pose a danger to the lungs. However, you can vaporize it if your company accepts it. If you're worried that the smell of vapor will be frowned upon by your colleagues or superiors, we recommendCBD oil by sublingual administration, or using candy or another CBD-containing food for discreet use.
With the growing popularity of CBD, numerous studies have been launched to determine with certainty the action of CBD on the body. We can now say, with evidence to back it up, that CBD possesses several virtues that could be beneficial in the professional environment .
CBD consumption in France has risen steadily in recent years. According to Santé Publique France, in 2023, 1 in 10 French people said they had consumed CBD, if only to try it. [1]
CBD is a wellness product whose primary use is to regulate stress, and work is one of the leading causes of stress in France. According to L'ADP, a leader in HR solutions, " 64% of French employees feel stress at work at least once a week". [2]
A 2019 study, published in the Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry, set out to verify the anxiolytic action of CBD on volunteers placed under stress. The study concluded that "pretreatment with 300 mg CBD significantly reduced anxiety [in participants] compared with placebo."[3]
Another 2016 study at the University of Colorado launched clinical trials to determine whether CBD oil could substitute for imipramine, an active substance used as an antidepressant. The study proved conclusive. It determined an equivalent action to the antidepressant with the difference that no side effects were observed. [4]
And finally, another preliminary study, conducted in Australia, tested the effect of CBD on anxiety attacks in teenagers. Here again, the results were conclusive: on average, "participants reported that their anxiety attacks were 42.6% less severe ."[5]
These studies therefore show that CBD could help you cope with stressful situations, as well as reducing anxiety states and the anxiety attacks that can ensue. This could help employees suffering from stress at work.
CBD's anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties could also have a beneficial effect on people who are physically active at work, or who suffer from pain associated with sitting or static positions.
Here again, several studies have been carried out on the subject, including one in 2020. The aim of this study was to establish a rationalized approach for the use of CBD in the treatment of chronic pain that is intractable with conventional therapies. It concluded that CBD, properly administered, can produce a significant reduction in chronic pain in patients, as well as a marked improvement in their quality of life. [6]
Other studies have also demonstrated the positive effect of CBD against migraines, sciatic pain, arthritis and osteoarthritis, and many other afflictions that can result from professional activity.
Strictly speaking, work aside, there are also several studies indicating that CBD can also help you find sleep and sleep better. As a result, CBD could also have a positive effect on employees suffering from loss of productivity due to lack of sleep.
While all these studies seem promising, it's important to qualify these conclusions. The interactions between cannabinoids and endocannabinoid receptors are not yet fully understood. The effects vary from one person to another, depending on body chemistry and certain environmental and psychic factors. The effects of CBD may therefore vary from one person to another, and be more or less effective. It's important to be cautious when talking about the benefits of CBD consumption.
What's more, you need to be very careful if you're already undergoing treatment. As CBD is an active substance, it can interact with other drugs, altering their effects. If you are undergoing treatment, consult your doctor before taking CBD.
In conclusion, the studies available today show that if you suffer from stress or chronic pain due to your professional activity, CBD could really enable a marked improvement in your quality of life at work and outside. This could also mean a gain in concentration and therefore productivity and better performance at work.
Nevertheless, it is strongly recommended that you have the authorization of your hierarchy , so that CBD consumption doesn't penalize you instead of helping you.
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