They found little evidence from clinical trials that CBD can be an effective pain reliever.
CBD and other cannabinoids do have legitimate medical uses.
All but one of the studies found that CBD wasnt any better at pain relief than placebo.
CBD oil derived from hemp.Image: Tinnakorn jorruang (Shutterstock)
CBD has become a booming industry over the years, one filled with iffy-soundingfad products.
For too many people with chronic pain, theres no medicine that manages their pain.
Chronic pain can be awful, so people are very motivated to find pain relief by any means.
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