If it had the affect of death, why would they give it to patients of cancer to cure their pain and nausea? It prevents glaucoma and relieves any sort of tension. Surprisingly, it is healthier to smoke than to drink a single can of beer. And of course, it makes you feel goodI feel as if the ones saying it's terrible for you are the ones that have never stepped foot near it or actually took the time to prepare a research paper like I did for school.