How Cannabinoids May Slow

[Alyssa]

Brain Aging!

Since the mid 2000′s researchers have been building an appreciation for the power of marijuana-like substances that make up the brain’s cannabinoid systems. In animal experiments, for example, synthetic compounds similar to THC—marijuana’s main psychoactive component—have shown promise in preserving brain functions. A 2008 study even demonstrated that a THC-like substance reduced brain inflammation and improved memory in older rats.

The latest review, published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, suggests that activating the brain’s cannabinoid system may trigger a sort of anti-oxidant cleanse, removing damaged cells and improving the efficiency of the mitochrondria, the energy source that powers cells, ultimately leading to a more robustly functioning brain.
Previous studies have linked cannabinoids to increased amounts of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a substance that protects brain cells and promotes the growth of new ones. Since new cell growth slows or stops during aging, increasing BDNF could potentially slow the decline in cognitive functions.

Read more: How Cannabinoids May Slow Brain Aging | TIME.com
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Ha! As if a compound which is naturally occurring and easily grown with minimal negative effects on the environment can really hold the key to reversing certain deteriorating brain diseases. Amongst many other disease processes:

Activation of cannabinoid receptors can also reduce brain inflammation in several different ways, which may in turn suppress some of the disease processes responsible for degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

Andras Bilkei-Gorzo of the Institute of Molecular Psychiatry at the University of Bonn in Germany and an author of the study, is encouraged by the expanding knowledge of the brain’s cannabinoid system and its potential for leading to new understanding of aging in the brain. “[C]annabinoid system activity is neuroprotective,” he wrote, and increasing it “could be a promising strategy for slowing down the progression of brain aging and for alleviating the symptoms of neurodegenerative disorders.”

I wonder how many people are aware that not only are cannabinoids a natural substance in the body, but it's also necessary for memory and immune function.

“I’ve been trying to find a drug that will reduce brain inflammation and restore cognitive function in rats for over 25 years; cannabinoids are the first and only class of drugs that have ever been effective. I think that the perception about this drug is changing and in the future people will be less fearful.”

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Wrong again! As if naked science can really compete with profit driven propaganda and fear mongering.

 

[ttwtt78640]

Brain Aging!

Ha! As if a compound which is naturally occurring and easily grown with minimal negative effects on the environment can really hold the key to reversing certain deteriorating brain diseases. Amongst many other disease processes:



I wonder how many people are aware that not only are cannabinoids a natural substance in the body, but it's also necessary for memory and immune function.



Wrong again! As if naked science can really compete with profit driven propaganda and fear mongering.

Can you show any of this "memory improvement" in human use of THC? It seems to me, though not through strictly scientific trials, that most stoned humans, not only forget a lot, but they are unaware of, and incapable of recognizing many important events surrounding them. Cheech and Chong have shown us that, unlike rats, humans have complex decisions to make and need more than a joint and a snack to get through life successfully. Perhpas the use of marijuana by the retired is justified by this "study", but I hardly see this study confirming that school kids, or working adults, having a joint or two will allow them to better perform their assigned tasks.

 

[Risky Thicket]

EvenStar,

And there you have it! It isn't the government that refuses to recognize marijuana's unique properties, it is Big Pharma, big profit driven pharmaceutical companies that don't want to compete with a weed. They are directing government to keep the legal lid tamped down on pot.

 

[ecofarm]

most stoned humans, not only forget a lot, but they are unaware of, and incapable of recognizing many important events surrounding them. Cheech and Chong have shown us that,

He's right, Cheech and Chong showed us that.

 

[lizzie]

Can you show any of this "memory improvement" in human use of THC? It seems to me, though not through strictly scientific trials, that most stoned humans, not only forget a lot, but they are unaware of, and incapable of recognizing many important events surrounding them. Cheech and Chong have shown us that, unlike rats, humans have complex decisions to make and need more than a joint and a snack to get through life successfully. Perhpas the use of marijuana by the retired is justified by this "study", but I hardly see this study confirming that school kids, or working adults, having a joint or two will allow them to better perform their assigned tasks.

Without having the priviledge of really checking into the issue, the findings would not surprise me, as some of *brain aging* seems to be stress-related, and driven by emotional responses to stimuli. That is the reason why I sometimes declare that I think most everyone in our society could actually benefit by the use of marijuana. It has a little bit of chilling-out effect.

 

[ttwtt78640]

Without having the priviledge of really checking into the issue, the findings would not surprise me, as some of *brain aging* seems to be stress-related, and driven by emotional responses to stimuli. That is the reason why I sometimes declare that I think most everyone in our society could actually benefit by the use of marijuana. It has a little bit of chilling-out effect.

The moderated, or limitted, use of a mild recreational drug, like marijuana or alcohol, by responsible adults can indeed aid in much needed relaxation. I question not the use, but abuse, most likely to occur, by those that feel that if some is good, then more is even better.

 

[lizzie]

The use of a mild recreational drug, like marijuana or alcohol, by responsible adults can indeed aid in much needed relaxation. I question not the use, but abuse, most likely to occur, by those that feel that if some is good, then more is even better.

Well, as a libertian-minded individual, I don't care, as long as they aren't causing harm to other people.

 

[ttwtt78640]

Well, as a libertian-minded individual, I don't care, as long as they aren't causing harm to other people.

OK, but lacking personal resonsibility is directly harming others, as they drive, work or "study" while seriously impared, ending up causing harm to others, often their own families, freinds and coworkers, and too many end up in jail or on the dole causing all of us to pay the price of that "personal" failure.

 

[lizzie]

OK, but lacking personal resonsibility is directly harming others, as they drive, work or "study" while seriously impared, ending up causing harm to others, often their own families, freinds and coworkers, and too many end up in jail or on the dole causing all of us to pay the price of that "personal" failure.

It only harms others, if they pick up the slack for the slug. It's the same as with alcohol use- it causes harm to others, because others put up with the dysfunction, and maintain a co-dependent relationship. In fact, alcohol use appears to cause more societal harm than pot, certainly more physical harm long-term, and it's legal, because prohibition didn't work, and because politicians want their own drug of choice.

 

[Alyssa]

 

[Helix]

that's not the only thing that THC slows down. the last time i partook years ago, i watched a documentary on tugboats for about five hours. the documentary was only 45 minutes long, however.

and you know what? it was absolutely ****ing fascinating.

 

[Alyssa]

that's not the only thing that THC slows down. the last time i partook years ago, i watched a documentary on tugboats for about five hours. the documentary was only 45 minutes long, however.

and you know what? it was absolutely ****ing fascinating.

puff-puff pass bruh

 

[Shady]

Can you show any of this "memory improvement" in human use of THC? It seems to me, though not through strictly scientific trials, that most stoned humans, not only forget a lot, but they are unaware of, and incapable of recognizing many important events surrounding them. Cheech and Chong have shown us that, unlike rats, humans have complex decisions to make and need more than a joint and a snack to get through life successfully. Perhpas the use of marijuana by the retired is justified by this "study", but I hardly see this study confirming that school kids, or working adults, having a joint or two will allow them to better perform their assigned tasks.

tommy chong wrote and produced all of that i find it highly moronic to base your theroy on a movie ive smoked for for 6 years and do not sofer from memory loss this is false do actual research before stating your argument and also marijuana has been proven to if anything inhance brain cells dont believe me? do your research.

 

[ttwtt78640]

tommy chong wrote and produced all of that i find it highly moronic to base your theroy on a movie ive smoked for for 6 years and do not sofer from memory loss this is false do actual research before stating your argument and also marijuana has been proven to if anything inhance brain cells dont believe me? do your research.

OK, dude, but punctuation, grammar and spelling seem to have escaped you a bit.

 

[Shady]

OK, dude, but punctuation, grammar and spelling seem to have escaped you a bit.

i wrote that hastely, everyone uses that "grammer" card when they get the chance.. mi speling waz gud

 

[ttwtt78640]

i wrote that hastely, everyone uses that "grammer" card when they get the chance.. mi speling waz gud

When you offer yourself as "proof" of the wonders of smoking weed, for six years, be prepared for that.

 

[Shady]

When you offer yourself as "proof" of the wonders of smoking weed, for six years, be prepared for that.

a 4 year old could tell i was joking, but the argument was about memory loss and how his argument was ridiculous, i was just chosing to have alittle fun please keep that in mind, but i get how me rushing my message caused me to mispell a word or two but it has nothing to do with the actual argument.

 

[Alyssa]

DOH!

 

[tererun]

Can you show any of this "memory improvement" in human use of THC? It seems to me, though not through strictly scientific trials, that most stoned humans, not only forget a lot, but they are unaware of, and incapable of recognizing many important events surrounding them. Cheech and Chong have shown us that, unlike rats, humans have complex decisions to make and need more than a joint and a snack to get through life successfully. Perhpas the use of marijuana by the retired is justified by this "study", but I hardly see this study confirming that school kids, or working adults, having a joint or two will allow them to better perform their assigned tasks.

See, this sort of ignorance which shows why you should not get your information from SADD catch phrases. first fact you should be aware of because most people with an IQ of over 15 do. You don't stay high forever. Especially from things like pot. Despite the fact it can be identified in your system for more than a week does not mean you stay hungry for a week. Though that would be cool for vacation my food bill would most certainly rise by more than the costs of pot i smoke in a week. Where was I? oh high as a kite and i can still whip this. Yes, while you are high, especially in the beginning you have trouble accessing memories. so you would have trouble with memory and other stuff while you were as high as cheech and chong. However, when you get sober you get those things back in the case of many drugs. There are certain drugs that noteably cause massive brain damage with heavy use. THC doesn't cause lesions on the brain. If you have heard cases of such things happening it is probably do to pot laced with a substance like PCP which does actually cause lesions on your brain. So just to make a long post a little shorter, no you don't lose those memories when you get sober.

A little site which tries to present a neutral and educated view of drugs I would recommend a site called erowid. it is a great resource for both the positive and negative things abotu drugs, and yes they do often link to anti-drug propaganda so you get both sides. kudos to you if you can finish their section on pot. Tolkien was less wordy and thurough.

As for helping people do tasks while high, I am proof that it does. i suffered through a horrible helpdesk position. Home support for high speed cable home users. That was for NYC, the place known for the most obnoxious assholes in the world. A hard job to say the least, especially when you realize people have obscure computer systems running on every variety of OS that the dolts call for help with. I had to know more about computers on that job than working at the high end. After about a year i started to crack, and I had a couple of bad reviews where I was snippy with customers. Then I went on a trip and my friend introduced me to a substance, it is a drug. The high went for about 4-6 hours and the hangover lasted for a day, only the hangover was this feeling of bliss and nothing was bad or annoying. I will tell you that my next review my boss wanted to know what I did to turn around so fast and so far. I did so well they would throw the angriest people at me, and I never had a problem. So yes, I did do my annoying menial task better, faster, and more polite than without drugs.

 

[Djoop]

I know it's not true but I forgot why.