Smoking pot may slow or halt Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers
at California's Scripps Research Institute. Reporting in the journal Molecular
Pharmaceutics, they discovered that marijuana's active ingredient-delta-9-
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) - helps preserve brain function.
"Compared to currently approved drugs prescribed for the treatment of
Alzheimer's disease, THC is a considerably superior inhibitor of Abeta aggre-
gation, the key pathological marker of Alzheimers",said the study, whose
authors point out it "provides a previously unrecognized molecular mechanism
through which cannabinoid molecules may directly impact the progression
of this debilitating disease".  You can watch the associated video here.

In the Huffington Post, dated September 12, Dr. Andrew Weil talks about medical marijuana.

The NORML Blog, dated August 16, lists eight famous Americans opposed to the prohibition of marijuana.  Read about all 8, a list that includes Glenn Beck and Ann Landers.  Even Art Linkletter is on the list.




Specific Conditions and Medical Marijuana

Chronic Pain

HIV/AIDS

Pregnancy


Gallery News

We've changed the show in the gallery.  Currently on exhibit are photographs of twelve photos depicting the depopulation of eastern Montana taken by owner Bryan Spellman.  If you'd like to have your work exhibited in the Gallery, just let Bryan or Kevin know.




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*The Sativa High  (Information courtesy of the Amsterdam Marijuana Seed Bank)

The Sativa High is often characterized as uplifting and energetic.  The effects of a sativa marijuana are mostly cerebral.  They give a feeling of optimism and well-being, as well as providing a good measure of pain relief for certain symptoms.  A few pure sativas are also very high in THC content.  They are known to have a quite spacey, or hallucinogenic, effect.  Sativas are a good choice for daytime smoking.

The Indica High

The indica highs are most often described as a pleasant body buzz.  Indicas are great for relaxation, stress relief, and an overall sense of calm and serenity.  Marijuana indicas are also very effective for overall body pain relief, and are often used in the treatment of insomnia.  They are the late evening choice of many smokers as an all-night sleep aid.  A few pure indica strains are very potent in THC, and will cause the "couch-lock" effect, enabling the smoker to simply sit still and enjoy the experience of the smoke.