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by Anonymous on February 26th, 2004

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What kills more brain cells, marijuana or alcohol?

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  • by John Doe on January 28th, 2005

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    Killing brain cells is not a pre-requisite for getting `high.' Marijuana contains a chemical which substitutes for a natural brain chemical, with a few differences. This chemical touches special `buttons' on brain cells called `receptors.' Essentially, marijuana `tickles' brain cells.

    The legal drug alcohol also tickles brain cells, but it will damage and kill them by producing toxins (poisons) and sometimes mini-seizures. Also, some drugs will wear out the buttons which they push, but marijuana does not.

    Scientific studies have proven that marijuana can actually protect brain cells. http://www.erowid.org/plants/cannabis/references/journal/1996_fishman_lancet_1/1996_fishman_lancet_1_text.shtml

    Melatonin, a cancer fighting chemical that is released when you sleep is contained in marijuana.

    The more you know...

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