Say Yes to Weed

According to a report out of the Scripps Research Institute in California, Marijuana may help in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. I am not one hundred percent certain, but I am pretty damn sure that this is one of the greatest examples of irony in the history of the world.

For years and years, western governments (most notably the US) have been demonizing this naturally occurring substance as a serious health and societal risk. In recent years, study upon study has shown that not only is reefer a minor detriment to one’s overall long - term health, it also has a multitude of health benefits.

At this point in time, I am not willing to get into a discussion on the futility of the war on drugs,or the fact that the sole reason that pot is illegal in North America in the first place is due to the fact that the American government had no access to the product's profits in the early 1900's, although at some point in the future I will. I must admit though, that I am quite ecstatic that I have done a very good job of taking the necessary steps in preventing Alzheimer’s, albeit unknowingly.

News Report can be found here:
http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/10/05/pot.alzheimers.reut/index.html