This article first appeared on Nextavenue.org For many of us who came of age in the 1960s and 1970s, smoking pot (also called marijuana or cannabis) was an integral part of the social scene. But whether we never touched the stuff, gave it up decades ago or still maintain a relationship with the plant, many … Read More »
cannabis and the over 50's
New Study Suggests Cannabis May Be Effective For Rheumatoid Arthritis, And Why It May Not Matter
A recently published review, “Joints for Joints – cannabinoids in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis,” cautiously concludes that “cannabinoids could be a suitable treatment for RA.” The authors also suggest a series of molecular approaches that merit future clinical studies. Read more on Forbes.com
Seniors Pay Premium For Cannabis But Don’t Have To
Older adults pay more for pot than any other age group. This was one of the findings from a new study on cannabis pricing recently released by Headset, the Seattle, Washington-based cannabis data analytics firm. There are, of course, some important caveats here. The data for the report was collected from recreational sales during 2018 in … Read More »
A Cannabis Dispensary Field Trip: Escorting A Parent To The Cure Dispensary, Philadelphia, PA
This second in my series of dispensary visits almost didn’t happen. The original plan was to make a road trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania to see how the older residents in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country are accessing the products and services of the Cure Dispensary, their local medical cannabis retailer. But who knew that … Read More »
For Older Adults Wanting A Good Night’s Sleep, Try A Cup Of Cannabis Tea
The quest for a good night’s sleep is one of the main factors motivating older adults to try a cannabis product. Insomnia, along with pain and anxiety, is one of the triumvirate of conditions that adults over 55 most commonly cite as the reason they use marijuana. Read more on Forbes.com