For readers of Michael Pollan's How to Change Your Mind comes this impassioned, highly researched argument that cannabidiol (CBD) is the closest thing we've seen to a medical cure-all, from a world-leading natural health expert.1. One of the first books to market on this timely subject: As the USA is on track to legalize hemp and CBD nationally by September 30, 2018, and as marijuana is being legalized in states across the country, there is intense interest in CBD and its medical applications. Companies large and small are now racing to infuse CBD into everything from coffee and water to chocolate, beauty products, and pet treats-CBD is expected to be the breakthrough ingredient of the decade. Pain Nation will be one of the first books available through the full book trade about CBD and its many health implications, backed by rigorous research. 2. A leading expert in plant-based medicine: Klee Irwin is the founder and Executive Chairman of Irwin Naturals, one of the world's leading nutraceuticals companies, whose products are sold in Costco, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, RiteAid, and other retailers around the globe. Mr. Irwin has been formulating top natural products for over 24 years and has been a keynote speaker about plant-based medicines at Natural Products Expo West and other top industry conferences. 3. Long-standing relationships with national bookselling accounts & specialty retailers: Irwin Naturals has been a fixture in the industry for over 24 years and its products are carried in over 90, 000 stores, including Costco, Walmart, WholeFoods, CVS, Walgreens, and most health food stores. The Irwin name will be familiar to these accounts, as highly reputable and authoritative. 4. Very influential and well-connected author. Klee Irwin is an angel investor and philanthropist who supports startups and organizations creating positive change in the world. He is personally connected with a wide variety of dynamic influencers who have their own significant communities and followers, and will be mobilizing his formidable networks to support the launch of this book.5. Accompanying documentary: A documentary about CBD's history and medical applications, also titled Pain Nation, directed by award-winning filmmaker David Jakubovic, is currently in preproduction and set to be released in February 2019. After editing and co-producing the widely viewed and debated TWA Flight 800 with Emmy-winning director Kristina Borjesson, Jakubovic decided to focus his career on socially meaningful, commercial documentaries that aim to change how people view their lives and environments. He is currently producing several investigative journalism documentaries and has also been focused on projects rooted in meaningful science- and technology-related content. Jakubovic has edited more than ten feature films as well as TV shows such as the History Channel's Emmy-winning World War II in HD and its sequel, Vietnam in HD, plus the Emmy-nominated PBS concert series Live from the Artists Den and The CW's Emmy-nominated children's action show, Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight.