Lamar Odom, who has battled crack cocaine addiction, recently stated that he found marijuana was helpful in his treatment and recovery for substance abuse.

“While going through rehab, I discovered certain strains that support wellness,” the former NBA star, 38, who is investing in a new marijuana business, told The Blast. “Friends, associates, and ex-teammates asked me what solutions I was using on my road back to recovery, and that’s when Rich Soil Organics was born.”

Odom said he wanted to offer “cannabis solutions to the public who may be going through similar body issues.” The “organically grown, pesticide-free cannabis” products will include flowers, concentrates, extracts and other CBD/THC infusions.

So, can marijuana really aid in the recovery of drug addiction? Experts explain there are different types of cannabis that have different affects on the body.

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