

Estes sees it as a more “case by case basis.” “I would want to sit down with, and say ‘let’s talk about this,’ ” she says. In order to gain power back in your life, you stay away from all drugs and alcohol.”ĭr. Once you’ve crossed that line, this is where you have to admit you’re powerless over this part. “An addict is a person who can’t control the drug, the drug controls them. Samuels, who is a recovering heroin addict with 33 years of sobriety, tells PEOPLE. Former/recovering addicts are fine to take CBD, he says, but should abstain from marijuana with THC, and remain completely sober. Howard Samuels, who has not treated Odom either, and is co-founder of The Hills Treatment Center, a center certified by the Commission of Accredited Rehabilitation Facilities, explains the difference between CBD and THC is key. It makes you feel good but doesn’t get you high.”ĭr. It helps fight cancer and inflammation in your body.

The CBD oil is very good for you, it’s very relaxing. “THC is the type of drug that makes you high. Cali Estes, a addiction specialist, who has not treated Odom, tells PEOPLE. “When you take a cannabis plant and you separate it, you have cannabinoid, as it’s called,” Dr. So, can marijuana really aid in the recovery of drug addiction? Experts explain there are different types of cannabis that have different affects on the body. Odom said he wanted to offer “cannabis solutions to the public who may be going through similar body issues.” The “organically grown, pesticide-free cannabis” products will include flowers, concentrates, extracts and other CBD/THC infusions. “Friends, associates, and ex-teammates asked me what solutions I was using on my road back to recovery, and that’s when Rich Soil Organics was born.” “While going through rehab, I discovered certain strains that support wellness,” the former NBA star, 38, who is investing in a new marijuana business, told The Blast. Lamar Odom, who has battled crack cocaine addiction, recently stated that he found marijuana was helpful in his treatment and recovery for substance abuse.
