The Will to Believe

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You know, there are actual scientifically proven reasons why drugs work; the placebo effect may do something, but it isn't the main factor. (Although it may be noticeable in drugs like antidepressants, but not antibiotics)

They say that in pharmaceutical studies, a medicine only has to pass the placebo effect just barely to pass the "FDA" or whoever approves it. It might be more healthy to take the placebo, without all of the nasty side-effects.

Oh, so the side effects are real, but the healing isn't?
Nocebo