Anxiety disorders are common in the United States, affecting about 15% of individuals each year. These disorders often occur alongside alcohol use disorders, creating a challenging combination that leads to poor treatment outcomes and high relapse rates. Chronic alcohol use and withdrawal can increase anxiety and stress sensitivity, which further drives alcohol consumption in a harmful cycle. A recent study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience explored the potential of cannabinoids, specifically cannabidiol (CBD) and a CBD to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) mix, to manage anxiety during alcohol w…