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      Is CBD a miracle drug or just another fad? | CBC.ca Loaded

      Is CBD a miracle drug or just another fad?

      6 years ago
      Duration 2:34

      Is CBD a miracle drug or just another fad?

      • 6 years ago
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      • Duration 2:34

      Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a chemical compound in cannabis but unlike THC it doesn’t get you high. It’s been touted as a treatment for cancer, anxiety and chronic pain — but doctors say there’s little evidence behind the supposed benefits, at least for now.

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