The hands shaking before placing a high-stakes wager, the racing heartbeat during a blaze bet login session, the stomach-churning tension watching a live dealer flip cards—gambling anxiety is physiologically real, and cannabidiol (CBD) has emerged as a popular self-remedy among bettors seeking calm without impairment. But does this non-intoxicating cannabis compound genuinely ease the acute stress of wagering, or is it wellness marketing dressed as relief?
The short answer: CBD shows promise for situational anxiety in general, but research specific to gambling contexts remains thin. What we do…