An article from CNN last year warned that there are serious risks to the growing number of seniors over 65 using some form of cannabis. That is no doubt true. Life for seniors is full of risks including alcohol, driving, ladders, sex, and most concerning of all…. death.
Turns out many seniors are using cannabis for pain relief. They’re not catching a Buzz, they just want to not hurt so bad and maybe get a good night’s rest. Lots of CBD products out there with no psycho-active THC. No Buzz. Just, in theory, relief or relaxation.
What about those who are after the Buzz? The article warns that some of the commercial cannabis is not the weed we smoked back in the day. It can pack a punch. But there are mild variants available, too.
The article does not mention the benefit and also risk of appetite stimulation. Good possibly for cancer patients and not so good for us overweight Boomers. Hide the ice cream.
Interaction with prescription drugs could be a risk. Ask your doc. Also, we are warned to avoid cannabis after heart attacks. That’s not all I’ll be avoiding! No marathons either.
Moderation. Mellow. Don’t mix. Don’t fall. As they used to say on Hill Street Blues, “Be careful out there.”
– Jet Cannon
