# Has any genuine research been done on CBD oil?

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**Created:** [September 10, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-any-genuine-research-been-done-on-cbd-oil/839985 "2019-09-10T15:03:06Z")\
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> [@Cartooniverse](#):
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> I hope I’m not just using Placebocet™

Why?

> [@Cartooniverse](#):
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> it does seem to work.

The thing about the placebo effect is, the effect is real - if it’s relieving your pain, what more could you want?

(Of course things like counting on it to cure an underlying condition, neglecting treatment advice from a doctor, etc. would be problematic)

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