Over the last several decades the public perception of cannabinoids and marijuana has changed considerably. Many states now allow the use of marijuana, THC, or cannabinoid products for medicinal reasons. The idea that some states (fewer) even allow the recreational usage of pot would have been unimaginable 10 years ago.
Any substances produced by the cannabis plant (the marijuana plant, essentially) are known as cannabinoids. Despite their recent legalization (in some states), we’re still learning new things about cannabinoids. We frequently view these specific compounds as having universal healing properties. There have been contradictory studies about cannabinoids and tinnitus but research indicates there may also be negative effects like a direct connection between cannabinoid use and the development of tinnitus symptoms.
Cannabinoids come in numerous forms
At present, cannabinoids can be utilized in many forms. It’s not just pot or weed or whatever name you want to give it. Other forms can include topical spreads, edibles, pills, inhalable vapors, and others.
Any of these forms that contain a THC level above 0.3% are technically still federally illegal and the available forms will differ depending on the state. That’s why many individuals tend to be quite careful about cannabinoids.
The problem is that we don’t yet know very much about some of the long-term side effects or complications of cannabinoid use. Some new studies into how cannabinoids affect your hearing are prime examples.
Research connecting hearing to cannabinoids
A wide array of disorders are believed to be successfully managed by cannabinoids. According to anecdotal evidence vertigo, nausea, and seizures are just a few of the afflictions that cannabinoids can benefit. So the researchers wondered if cannabinoids could help manage tinnitus, too.
But what they found was that tinnitus symptoms can actually be activated by the use of cannabinoids. According to the research, over 20% of study participants who used cannabinoid products reported hearing a ringing in their ears. And tinnitus was never formerly experienced by those participants. And tinnitus symptoms within 24 hours of consumption were 20-times higher with marijuana users.
And for individuals who already cope with ringing in the ears, using marijuana may actually worsen the symptoms. So, it would appear, from this compelling research, that the link between cannabinoids and tinnitus isn’t a beneficial one.
The research isn’t clear as to how the cannabinoids were used but it should be pointed out that smoking has also been linked to tinnitus symptoms.
Causes of tinnitus are not clear
Just because this link has been discovered doesn’t automatically mean the root causes are all that well comprehended. That cannabinoids can have an affect on the middle ear and on tinnitus is pretty clear. But it’s much less clear what’s producing that impact.
Research, obviously, will continue. Individuals will be in a better position to make wiser choices if we can make progress in comprehending the connection between the numerous varieties of cannabinoids and tinnitus.
Beware the miracle cure
Recently, there has been a great deal of marketing hype surrounding cannabinoids. In part, that’s the result of changing mindsets surrounding cannabinoids themselves (and, to an extent, is also an indication of a wish to get away from opioids). But some negative effects can result from the use of cannabinoids, particularly regarding your hearing and this is demonstrated in this new research.
You’ll never be capable of avoiding all of the cannabinoid aficionados and devotees in the world–the marketing for cannabinoids has been especially aggressive lately.
But this research undeniably indicates a strong connection between tinnitus and cannabinoids. So regardless of how many ads for CBD oil you see, you should avoid cannabinoids if you’re concerned about tinnitus. The connection between cannabinoids and tinnitus symptoms is uncertain at best, so it’s worth using some caution.
References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5855477/
https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/aaohnsf/82180