4 – Alzheimers

New research refutes the idea that compounds in marijuana may reduce toxic brain plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, the new study points to potential detrimental effects from marijuana use. According to the authors, the findings could lower expectations about the benefits of medical marijuana in combating various cognitive diseases and help redirect future research [...]

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New Study Finds Marijuana Does Not Slow Alzheimer’s (Psych Central)

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