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Faygo Kid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-13-05 05:05 PM
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Roll Another One. Just Like the Other One. And Build Those Brain Cells.
Been a long time for me, maybe not some of you, but I came across this, and all I could think of was, Ricky Williams for President.

Marijuana Compound Spurs Brain Cell Growth
In rat study, synthetic cannabinoid also boosted rodents' mood

By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, Oct. 13 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to the controversy surrounding medical marijuana, an international team of researchers is busy stirring the pot by releasing findings that suggest the drug helps promote brain cell growth while treating mood disorders.

According to the study in rats, a super-potent synthetic version of the cannabinoid compound found in marijuana can reduce depression and anxiety when taken over an extended period of time.

This mood boost seems to be the result of the drug's ability to promote the growth of new brain cells, something no other addictive drug appears able to do, the researchers say.
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http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=528519
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Tallison Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-13-05 05:12 PM
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1. Gotta ask:
is thread title from song, Don't Bogart That Joint? I feel an ear worm coming on...
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Faygo Kid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-13-05 05:20 PM
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2. But of course.
Better avail yourself of that advice, and build those brain cells.
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Tallison Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-13-05 08:03 PM
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3. So what am I doing wrong?
Seems I should've discovered a new element by now. :freak:
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