Although most seniors (older stoners) who enjoy cannabis may not have been dissuaded by the Schedule 1 classification and have been indulging for years (or decades), even before medical marijuana existed, there are likely many other folks who now may be more comfortable using marijuana than they would have been otherwise.
With that in mind, here are a few possible reasons to begin your cannabis journey as a senior.
Medicinal Value: As more practitioners begin studying and potentially recommending medical cannabis to their patients, seniors who have not tried marijuana (or at least not recently) may be more inclined to test out its effectiveness for chronic pain, arthritis, insomnia, and a myriad of conditions that we experience as we age. The rescheduling can help reduce cannabis’s stigma and promote its acceptance as a legitimate treatment option.
Alternative to Pharmaceuticals: Less is more when it comes to pharma. Seniors are often looking for alternatives, in part due to their potential side effects and interactions. Cannabis may offer a more natural path with fewer adverse effects.
Social Acceptance / Coolness Factor: The rescheduling should contribute to the ongoing softening / acceptance around cannabis in general and also with seniors consuming the herb.In come circles, seniors are having parties where cannabis is the focal point more so than alcohol.
For those seniors who are seeking the relief and enjoyment that cannabis can deliver, now is a wonderful time for you to see for yourself what all the buzz is about!