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Warren DeMontague

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57. Nevertheless, legalization is working.

Thu Jun 30, 2016, 06:03 PM

Jun 2016

Even if Chris Christie were to be in charge of a federal effort to shut down state legalization regimes, the resources to really do it aren't there.

They can't bring back prohibition nationwide. Although I suspect some of the drug war gravy train types would like to try.

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Marijuana compound removes toxic Alzheimer's protein from the brain [View all] True Earthling Jun 2016 OP

EXCELLENT! Faux pas Jun 2016 #1

The more studies that come out... SkyDaddy7 Jun 2016 #26

It absurdly crazy! Faux pas Jun 2016 #28

I'm so sorry... SkyDaddy7 Jun 2016 #41

I'm sorry for you too Faux pas Jul 2016 #75

Yeah, you were "lucky" SkyDaddy7 Jul 2016 #79

Yikes SkyDaddy7 Faux pas Jul 2016 #80

My mother did too lunatica Jun 2016 #56

I've had the same thoughts. Scary stuff. bettyellen Jul 2016 #70

We don't have it yet! Faux pas Jul 2016 #74

absurd? try CRIMINAL Locrian Jul 2016 #67

+1 nt. SkyDaddy7 Jul 2016 #78

Good news! Arkansas Granny Jun 2016 #2

In other news, Marijuana removes body from mind! nolabels Jun 2016 #29

Well, I think we've known that for a long time. Arkansas Granny Jun 2016 #31

Lol. This sounds very hopeful. Hortensis Jun 2016 #44

Hoping for anything that stops this horrible disease! Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #3

Big Pharma will find a way to test, develop some outrageously priced AllyCat Jun 2016 #10

"Stay stoned, stay sane", I always say. Kip Humphrey Jun 2016 #4

Important news. Whether THC is the ultimate weapon or not it will advance research. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2016 #5

The dirty, fucking hippies were right again! Scuba Jun 2016 #6

Yeah, we were. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2016 #7

Just smoke weed every day - smoke two joints! It works every time! Elmer S. E. Dump Jun 2016 #43

Take one drug that gives you poor memory to avoid a disease that gives you poor memory.. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2016 #60

Read up on mj. It prevents many diseases, cancer, heart disease, diabetes... Elmer S. E. Dump Jul 2016 #72

You are correct about using the right strain jumptheshadow Jul 2016 #71

We hippies KNOW that we were right all along. RoccoR5955 Jun 2016 #16

Well that explains Willie Nelson. nt bemildred Jun 2016 #8

Of course, we can't test that. AllyCat Jun 2016 #9

The Weed's legal in Oregon. Come test it here. 99th_Monkey Jun 2016 #21

I applaud the states trying to inject some reason into AllyCat Jun 2016 #33

Nevertheless, legalization is working. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #57

I have been testing it for over 50 years now. WHEN CRABS ROAR Jun 2016 #42

I applaud your willingness to put your beliefs to the test! :) Akamai Jul 2016 #68

Give me a fricking break! Elmer S. E. Dump Jun 2016 #45

Did you read my post or only the first line? AllyCat Jun 2016 #48

No, I read it and agree with it! I guess I just broke into a happy dance. Elmer S. E. Dump Jun 2016 #58

Oh! AllyCat Jul 2016 #63

THC is already proven better Rx for Alzheimer's than ANY currently available meds TheSarcastinator Jun 2016 #11

Wow, being a pot head might have more benefits other than good sleep! lark Jun 2016 #22

Well it paid ALL the bills from 1989-2014 chknltl Jun 2016 #32

Good thing it is illegal...well in some states. Rex Jun 2016 #12

Good thing the Democratic platform intends to keep it illegal in the face of MORE evidence! phazed0 Jun 2016 #13

Careful! We are not allowed to ask for reason AllyCat Jun 2016 #34

Been smoking daily since 1972 and in EXCELLENT health! Elmer S. E. Dump Jun 2016 #14

1964 for me................. n-t Ernesto Jun 2016 #17

Then you must REALLY be healthy!! Elmer S. E. Dump Jun 2016 #40

Another example of how the "war on drugs" is an abject failure. Moostache Jun 2016 #15

J147 is mentioned in the article.. J147 is a derivative of Curcumin True Earthling Jun 2016 #18

I HEART cumin! AllyCat Jun 2016 #35

curcumin is tumeric LWolf Jun 2016 #49

LOL! Yup! My mistake. AllyCat Jun 2016 #50

So do I. LWolf Jun 2016 #53

Well, all "curry powder" is, is a mix of spices, to include turmeric... MADem Jul 2016 #64

K & R nt Javaman Jun 2016 #19

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jun 2016 #20

K&R - The more we learn, the more idiotic we look making it illegal. LEGALIZE! nt 99th_Monkey Jun 2016 #23

If I didn't have to pass drug screens for work, I'd probably get high sometimes. Skeeter Barnes Jun 2016 #24

Just wow Politicub Jun 2016 #25

I'm glad someone is researching it IronLionZion Jun 2016 #27

K & R mountain grammy Jun 2016 #30

Really exciting news. Svafa Jun 2016 #36

The best university system in the word has to wait for approval from DEA to study weed. Eleanors38 Jun 2016 #37

Base on this story I will never get Alzheimers.... Playinghardball Jun 2016 #38

Me too! Elmer S. E. Dump Jun 2016 #47

KNR Lucinda Jun 2016 #39

"a progressive brain disorder that leads to memory loss" bluedigger Jun 2016 #46

Now if I could only remember… dhill926 Jun 2016 #51

Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #52

"The faces of marijuana addicts" Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #54

Thank god we are still sticking millions of people in prison for smoking it! Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #55

Are we talking about prevention here? fbc Jun 2016 #59

The thing that kills me is that this info isn't new. PoliticalMalcontent Jun 2016 #61

I wish this had come out 15 years ago. raven mad Jun 2016 #62

Good news since I have alzheimers in my family. Lunabell Jul 2016 #65

Slow down folks, remember we can't take big bold progess. mrr303am Jul 2016 #66

Yes! Incrementalism is best. Health care just needs tweaking nt Arazi Jul 2016 #81

My dear sister was diagnosed at age 50 as having Alzheimers. She passed 10 years later. So, I only downeastdaniel Jul 2016 #69

Someone once said that if aspirin were discovered today it would probably be tblue37 Jul 2016 #73

Great-isolate the compound and use it... apcalc Jul 2016 #76

They have known this since 2006... Ghost in the Machine Jul 2016 #77