It appears as THC, the active ingredient in maijuana has shown to potentially prevent the progression of Alzheimers disease by preventing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from detiriorating.
Research also shows that marijuana may help prevent dimentia.
I came across this article on CNN. Makes me happy I give my Doctor $135/year to reup my recommendation to smoke marijuana. I may suffer a little short term memory loss, but this study indicates in my memory may last longer as I age in the long run.
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