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grammychronic
June 30th, 2008, 07:28 AM
Richard A. Lovett
for National Geographic News (http://news.nationalgeographic.com/)

June 24, 2008
A compound in marijuana may be a potent anti-inflammatory agent that won't get people high, scientists say.
The finding could be a boon to sufferers of arthritis, cirrhosis, and other diseases. Existing drugs can be less effective for some people and can carry side effects, from stomach ulcers to increased risk of heart attacks.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/06/080624-marijuana.html