Researchers from John Hopkins University have released a study that links oral sex with with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (head and neck cancers). Of course most of us already knew of the link between cigars and Lewinskynoma, but now Dr. Maura Gillison and her colleagues have confirmed that alcohol and pot are just as carcinogenic when mixed with oral sex.
Head and neck cancers that were positive for HPV 16 (human papillomavirus) were associated with having more oral sex partners and smoking more marijuana… Head and neck cancers that were negative for HPV 16 weren't linked to sex or marijuana. Instead, they were tied to smoking tobacco, drinking alcohol, and having poor oral hygiene. CBSnews.com
Let’s get real here though, I bet if these “researchers” worked hard at it that they could also find a link between toothpaste and global warming. I mean this study sounds like they put a ninth grade urban legend under the microscope. Maybe I could get a grant for participating in a round of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon if I promised to submit it for peer review and share the funding?
I’m not going to waste anymore time trying to tie this story in with a recovery or addiction theme so I’ll just leave it up to Mr. Mackey to finish this out with an anti-drug message. Everyone have a safe and sober weekend.
