Author: Katsiaryna Bykov
Katsiaryna Bykov
Katsiaryna Bykov, PharmD, ScD, is a pharmacoepidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. Originally trained as a pharmacist, she completed her research doctorate in epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and has been conducting research on medication use, safety, and effectiveness for more than a decade.
If you're considering using CBD, you might be wondering if it's safe to mix with alcohol. After all, both substances can cause similar effects, like drowsiness and sedation. But is it a good idea to combine them? Let's dive in and explore what the current research tells us about the potential risks and benefits of mixing CBD and alcohol. Understanding CBD and Its Effects on the Body Before we get into the specifics of mixing CBD and alcohol, it's important to have a clear understanding of what CBD is and how it affects the body. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is…