Marijuana might cause new cell growth in the brain

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A synthetic chemical similar to the active ingredient in marijuana makes new cells grow in rat brains. What is more, in rats this cell growth appears to be linked with reducing anxiety and depression. The results suggest that marijuana, or its derivatives, could actually be good for the brain.
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eh guy, i dont tend to trust studies anymore. There are so many studies out there that they all contradict each other
 
It is very annoying to constantly see people start the repetitive and pointless discussion on the subject "Cannabis good or bad?" everytime it is mentioned.
It is a goddamned plant people! :swear:
It is neither a saviour nor pure evil!
It is just a plant!

Most advanced ancient cultures used cannabis as medicine for many illnesses. Today's negative view stems mainly from a clash of ideologies. The money-making, coffee-drinking and gasoline-burning economies don't tolerate the relaxed and contemplating attitude created by cannabis. This is one of the biggest problems of modern medicine.
Also pharma-industry is not interested in promotion of any natural substances and it is very vigilant and influential.
The article posted by Vitaly compares cannabis to Prozac. Why? There is a natural substance just as effective as Prozac: St John's Wort. In Germany it is the most prescribed one and available otc. The situation on the British Isles is different and has many negative consequences even for fish.
This article does not even scratch the surface. The effects of cannabinoids on the neural system are far more complex than the way it is presented there. Neurology altogether is a very young science and the results of most studies are actually very vague.
If you are someone who would choose to self-medicate with ciprofloxacin in case of a bladder infection and do it right, you will probably figure out whether or not/when/how to smoke/eat/whack with pot. If you choose to ask your doctor and take cipro for a bad case of flu, or a hypothetical case of anthrax, don't take drugs and don't even talk about them!
 
dude guys why do you think im so smart and never depressed. im always happy and hungry. i figure thats why i get the munchies, my brain needs the food to grow. hahahah. either way, i believe very strongly that alcohol is WAYYYYYYYYYYYY worse than any weed ever. i can get stoned all day and not have any adverse effects. maybe the first 2 or 3 times you smoke you will be a little giggly and what not, but alcohol is a whole different story. i believe i should be able to smoke whatever plant i want to. ciggs are addictive and killers, and they sell billions every day. just my 2 cents LEGALIZE IT!!!!!
 
U C?!
 
Just like anything else it's only good in moderation.I've got no problem with it,but a brain dead pot head isn't worth a crap.Moderation is the key. :thumbsup: Hell,even LSD has an up side.............
 
another recent study confirmed that smoking pot kills whales. So if you smoke pot, you are killing whales. Bastards.
 
The pot doesn't kill whales, going to the 7-11 for papers kills whales, they get stuck in the doorways.
As for growing new rat brain cell, that happens in people to, then they get the munchies for cheese.
 
research has constantly shown that studies cause cancer....

lol, but this would explain why my girlfriend might be high strung where i'm much more relaxed when **** goes wrong...
 
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