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How CBD Became the Unexpected Star of Legalized Pot

This is partially a matter of understanding the science behind CBD, but it’s also a matter of managing expectations. Dr. Andrew Kerklaan, a chiropractor who has a line of topical CBD creams and salves, makes an apt analogy. “A topical cream isn’t going to get rid of all your pain if you’re heading for surgery because of sciatic disc problems,” he says. “But a topical cream with CBD can still make a huge difference.”