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What’s the Big Deal About CBD Oil?

CBD won’t get you “high,” but it just may give your health a boost.

Lauren Smith, MABrian Clista, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Brian Clista, MD
Updated on December 4, 2025
Reviewed by Brian Clista, MD | December 4, 2025

CBD oil, or cannabidiol, is one of over 100 compounds found within the cannabis plant. It’s non-psychoactive, meaning it doesn’t cause a high. Instead, CBD is known for its therapeutic, calming effects. In this video, learn about the potential benefits of CBD oil.

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Blessing, E. M., et al. (2015). Cannabidiol as a potential treatment for anxiety disorders. Neurotherapeutics.

Congressional Research Service. (2022). Recent developments in marijuana law.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Brian Clista, MD
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Brian Clista, MD
Dr. Clista is a board-certified pediatrician who works in private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He previously served as a National Health Service Corporation Scholar in the inner city of Pittsburgh for 11 years.

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