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In this image made from a video, products containing CBD are displayed at a press conference by Hong Kong Customs in Hong Kong, Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Alice Fung/AP hide caption

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Delta-8-THC is derived from the cannabidiol (CBD) in hemp plants. MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The Science Behind The Delta-8 Craze

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Delta-8-THC is derived from the cannabidiol (CBD) in hemp plants. Gillian Flaccus/AP hide caption

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The Science Of The Delta-8 Craze

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Megan Rapinoe says she uses a variety of CBD products as part of the "all-natural recovery system" that has become part of her daily routine. Michael Wyke/AP hide caption

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Farmer Elizabeth Melson dries hemp in a converted garage in Sperryville, Va. Hannah Hagemann/NPR hide caption

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Budding Hemp Farmers Struggle To Find Success In The 'Green Rush'

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Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a compound that can be extracted from marijuana or from hemp. It doesn't get people high because it doesn't contain THC, the psychoactive component of the cannabis plant. Getty Images hide caption

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Assistant chef Michael Monteleone puts a finishing touch on cannabis-infused vegetable tarts. As more states legalize the use of recreational marijuana, the California chef is aiming to elevate haute cuisine to a new level. Jason Redmond/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Haute Pot: How High-End California Chefs Are Cashing In On Marijuana

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