I recently watched the excellent and highly recommended Netflix documentary “Grass is Greener.” Along with a powerful social justice message, the film also features a lot of young men smoking copious amounts of weed. These youthful uber-consumers, with their endocannabinoid systems steeped in THC, have traditionally been the main drivers of the cannabis market. But … Read More »
Can Medical Marijuana Help with Dementia?
There may be nothing more painful than looking on, helplessly, while a loved one struggles with the agitation and uncontrolled behaviors of dementia. This is what happened to Greg Spier, as he watched his father, Alex Spier, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, wracked with anguish while reliving his childhood Holocaust trauma. And no medication prescribed … Read More »
No Expiration Date: A Sex Coach and Therapist On Seniors, Intimacy And Cannabis
One common misconception “cannasexual” coach Ashley Manta is happy to debunk is that sexuality has an expiration date. As far as Ashley is concerned, she’s planning to have sex until the day she dies. And why not? Particularly when she can use cannabis to enhance – and extend – the experience. As millions of Baby Boomers are … Read More »
Philanthropy Funds Cannabis Alzheimer’s Study
Greg Spier doesn’t remember his father ever talking about his experiences during the Holocaust. But after developing Alzheimer’s disease, the suppressed trauma from the concentration camps resurfaced to torment him. And the son could only stand by, helplessly, watching his father wracked by anxiety and sleeplessness that no medication his doctors came up with could … Read More »
4 Cannabis Sleep Aids Baby Boomers Should Know About
Sleep problems are the uninvited companion of the aging, and a growing number of Baby Boomers and older adults are trading their over-the-counter sleep aids for cannabis. According to Brightfield Group analyst Bethany Gomez, 31% of older adults (age 45+) who use cannabis are using it to address insomnia-related issues, making it the fourth-most common … Read More »