Where to Buy CBD in Northwest Indiana: Valparaiso, Schererville, Merrillville, Chesterton and St. John

If you live in Lake or Porter County and you want to buy CBD from a real shop where you can ask questions, CJ's Medicine Cabinet in Crown Point is a short drive from most of Northwest Indiana. Here is how to get it, what people usually come in for, and how to tell a good product from a gas station one.

How far is it?

We are at 701 N. Indiana Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307, near downtown Crown Point. Rough drive times:

• Merrillville: about 15 minutes
• St. John: about 15 minutes
• Schererville: about 20 minutes
• Valparaiso: about 30 minutes
• Chesterton: about 40 minutes

Hours are Tuesday to Friday 10am to 6pm and Saturday 11am to 5pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Three ways to get it

1. Come in. See the products and ask about strengths.

2. Order online, pick up in store. Choose pickup at checkout and skip the wait.

3. Have it shipped. Orders go out in one to two business days, and shipping is free over $99.

What people in the area come in for

The questions we hear most from Northwest Indiana customers fall into four groups.

Sore muscles and stiff backs. From steel mill and warehouse shifts to weekend projects and workouts. Most people start with a cream or balm on the one spot that hurts. Our Crown Point guide to CBD for sore muscles and back pain covers how to choose one.

Stress and a busy mind. People use CBD as part of an evening wind down routine. Read CBD for anxiety: what the research says before you start.

Sleep. CBD paired with CBN is the combination people ask about most. See CBD and CBN for sleep.

Swapping out alcohol. We carry a wide range of hemp THC seltzers. Start with our guide to choosing your first THC seltzer. THC products are for adults 21 and over.

How to tell a good CBD product from a bad one

CBD is sold everywhere now, including gas stations and vape shops, and quality varies a lot. Two things to check before you buy anywhere:

• The total CBD in milligrams printed on the label, not just "hemp extract" or "hemp oil".
• Full spectrum, broad spectrum or isolate stated clearly, so you know whether it contains THC. Our spectrum guide explains the difference.

If a product cannot tell you both, skip it.

New to CBD?

Start with Cannabinoids 101 and the CBD dosage guide, or just come in and ask. Talk to your doctor before starting CBD if you take prescription medication.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.