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Animal models additionally suggest it may also help lower cravings for alcohol, cannabis, opiates, and stimulants. “At first, I was confused because I’d never used CBD,” Hogan said.

Doctors give opinions about whether their profession is being over- or under-aggressive with pain management, especially where prescription of opioids is concerned.