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Cannabidiol: Rising star or popular fad?

  • Written by Jenny Wilkerson, Assistant Professor of Pharmacodynamics, University of Florida
CBD, made from hemp, is being hyped as treatment for pain, nausea and a variety of maladies. But studies so far do not show benefit in humans.ElRoi/Shutterstock.com

Cannabidiol, or CBD, has become a household name. On many social media sites, people suggest “but have you tried CBD oil?” on posts pertaining to any health-related issue.

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