Originally Posted By RoadTrip I guess the hippies weren't so dumb after all... ;-) <<WASHINGTON - Good news for aging hippies: smoking pot may stave off Alzheimer’s disease. New research shows that the active ingredient in marijuana may prevent the progression of the disease by preserving levels of an important neurotransmitter that allows the brain to function.>> Complete article: <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15145917/" target="_blank">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15 145917/</a>
Originally Posted By DlandJB So what if they already can't find their shoes -- at least they are happy about it.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip It's been over 20 years since I last engaged in Alzheimer’s prevention. I wonder how long the benefit lasts. LOL
Originally Posted By sherrytodd I don't think it prevents Alzheimers. It just gave them plenty of practice in functioning in a state similar to Alzheimers. =)
Originally Posted By gadzuux I wonder what nancy reagan thinks about that. After all those years of her inane and simplistic "just say no" campaign - it turns out that might have been just the thing for her husband. Ironic, no?
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <Alzheimer’s prevention> RT, that's the best euphemism I've heard in a while!
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Lately I'm startin' to think DAR may be an all-around RoadTrip in the makin'...;-)
Originally Posted By gadzuux I'm thinking you guys oughta stop by my house someday. I'm turning fifty soon, and I still don't see any good reason not to carry on with what's worked for me so far. I don't wanna come off like the new 'ed', but I'd also say that if you've had some previous experience and enjoyed yourself, don't rule anything out. Certainly it's less impactful than alcohol to your health, and the 'next day' syndrome is a whole lot easier too. And now we find out it can actually prevent craziness? Well I've known that for a long time.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip ^^^ The problem I have is that it is illegal. I'm not so sure it should be, but it is and that keeps me away from it.