This was a great read that I wanted to share with you guys! Have a look! When you consider that there is _no known LD50 of cannabis_ you really have to wonder what evidence it'll take to see marijuana legalized!

Excerpted from: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00.n1578.a06.html

Cannabis is a safer drug than aspirin and can be used long-term without serious side effects, says a book by a leading Oxford scientist.

The Science of Marijuana, by Dr Leslie Iversen of Oxford University's department of pharmacology, found many "myths" surrounding marijuana use, such as extreme addictiveness, or links with mental illness or infertility are not supported by science.

He also found cannabis is an inherently "safe drug" which does not lead to cancer, infertility, brain damage or mental illness. Legalisation of the drug for medical conditions should be considered, he says.

Dr Iversen's findings will increase pressure on the Government to reopen the debate about the decriminalisation of marijuana.