There are a few different thoughts here, but one of the major aspects of quitting a drug of abuse is dealing with the withdrawal symptoms, including anxiety and intrusive thoughts associated with the substance. CBD seems to help reduce this anxiety and other withdrawal symptoms to help get past the first stage of quitting an abusive substance.  CBD also seems to help with relapse for similar reasons. It helps to control mood and anxiety associated with drug use, so the thoughts of using the drug are not as strong or intrusive to your daily life. Emotional issues are one reason people will self medicate and become addicted, so if CBD will help someone manage anxiety or mood problems, then it can help avoid feeling the need to self medicate on dangerous substances. Pain is also a common withdrawal symptom, especially associated with opioid withdrawal. CBD can help reduce this pain and help control normal every pain as well. There are many clinical trials currently for substance use disorders, so we are waiting to learn more.