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    Medical Marijuana for Seniors

    Pain, sleep, anxiety. Cautious approach.

    CBD vs THC

    • CBD — non-psychoactive. Calms without high.
    • THC — psychoactive. Causes high.
    • Hemp CBD = federal legal. THC varies by state.
    • Many seniors prefer CBD only.
    • Or low-THC products.

    Senior conditions some help

    • Arthritis pain.
    • Sleep issues.
    • Anxiety.
    • Cancer treatment side effects.
    • Glaucoma (THC).
    • Some neurological conditions.
    • Talk to doctor — limited evidence still.

    Senior cautions

    • Drug interactions — many.
    • Increased fall risk.
    • Confusion possible.
    • Heart effects.
    • Smoke = lung damage (skip smoking).
    • Edibles — easy to overdo.
    • Start TINY dose.

    Safer use

    • CBD first — non-psychoactive.
    • If THC — start 2.5mg or less.
    • Wait 2 hours before more (edibles slow).
    • Tinctures + topicals over smoking.
    • Buy from licensed dispensary.
    • Tell ALL doctors.
    • Check medication interactions.

    Legal landscape

    • 24+ states have medical marijuana.
    • Some require state ID card.
    • Recreational legal in some states.
    • Federal still illegal.
    • Check state laws.
    • Travel between states still risky.

    Free guides

    Project CBD — projectcbd.org. Free education. NIH National Center for Complementary Health. Americans for Safe Access — patient education. Talk to primary doctor first. Some doctors anti-marijuana — find open one if interested.