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To: Xenalyte
This is reminiscent of the "science" of the 1930s that "proved" that cigarette smoking strengthened the lungs.

Heroin had great claims made about it, too. It was named "heroin" for its "heroic" qualities.

And, of course, cocaine is the wunderdrug of all wunderdrugs for restoring strength, endurance, and clarity of thought.

Laetrile would right up there, too, if it only made people high as well as curing their cancer.

17 posted on 04/19/2003 3:44:11 PM PDT by Kevin Curry
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To: Kevin Curry
Cannabis, the third most popular recreational drug after alcohol and tobacco, could win a new role as the aspirin of the 21st century, with growing evidence that its compounds may protect the brain against the damaging effects of ageing.>>>

Yes, it keeps you permanently 14 years old.

Speaking bluntly. (Ba DUM bump.)
19 posted on 04/19/2003 3:46:17 PM PDT by homeagain balkansvet
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To: Kevin Curry
You make them all sound so good. where can I get some?(smile) only kidding!! this is a fun topic.
81 posted on 04/21/2003 11:57:16 AM PDT by Walnut
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To: Kevin Curry
This is reminiscent of the "science" of the 1930s that "proved" that cigarette smoking strengthened the lungs.
"Basic research is discovering interesting members of this family of compounds that have previously unknown qualities, the most notable of which is the capacity for neuroprotection."
Notice they are not researching the benefits of cannabis when smoked (or promoting that use), but measuring the potential of various substances in it.
93 posted on 04/26/2003 9:18:03 PM PDT by Djarum
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