No. 1 - Can medicinal marijuana actually be ... medicinal?

 

That's right, studies are just now beginning to show that a small daily dosage of the ganja can actually prevent Alzheimer's. Never mind that the stuff is known to cause memory loss (short term, anyway)—this study is shattering your entire belief system. And also giving you even more excuses to give your parents when you get caught.

In an initial study, half a group of rats were given a dose, while the other half were not; surprisingly, it proved to reverse memory loss. And we're guessing those rats learned real quick how to use the pellet lever. Over. And over. And over. And over.

Anyone else want to order a pizza?

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