Reefer Madness
From reefer madness to cannabis medicine: Cannabis
is becoming the all-natural medicinal drug of the ages. More THC,
CBD, and CBN healing properties are being discovered every day.
Marijuana was once considered a dangerous recreational drug by many
senior citizens, but now it helps today's senior citizens escape the
vicious cycle of pharmaceuticals that have become very addictive
with many unhealthy side effects.
For decades now, marijuana has been portrayed as an illegal
drug to get people high, and the ones who use marijuana are just
drug addict hippie stoners looking for a way to escape reality. A
simple "scare tactic," by the media, government, and
pharmaceutical companies. Historic evidence reveals that people have
been using cannabis since around 8,000 BCE. (might have been one
of the first agricultural crops). Earlier records show cannabis
use as medicine go back to China as far back as 2,737 BCE, where Emperor
Shen Nung recommended and used cannabis tea to heal a variety of
ailments. The ancient Egyptians used cannabis to relieve pain, and
the Hindus in ancient India used ganja (another name for
cannabis), for spiritual and medical purposes. Now we have
scientific evidence from the medical community backing marijuana as
an aide to health and wellness.
Today's elderly are among the fastest growing demographic
group in the medical marijuana industry. According to statistics,
cannabis use for adults between the age (50-64), has risen around
60% over the past few years of legalization. However, there has been
a 250% relative increase for those (65-75) years of age. This
trend has been a real threat to the pharmaceutical industry. Why?
Because fewer pills are prescribed in legal medical marijuana
states. Today's senior citizens are subject to daily combinations of
toxic addictive drugs that kill thousands of seniors annually. "We
have yet to see a single person die from a marijuana overdose."
So, what exactly are the medicinal, active, and sedative
compounds found in cannabis? Well, with over 483 different chemical
compounds in marijuana, the effects of most are still a mystery.
However, the five core compounds that have been found in cannabis
are THC, CBD, THCV, CBN, and CBG.
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
It is the THC that delivers the high stony effects in
different marijuana strains. THC is activated (from THCV), when
it is heated, then the psychoactive quality occurs. (Strains can
range from as low as 5% to as high as 35% THC). The higher the
THC, the more psychoactive the strain will be. THC has a variety of
medical benefits to help fight forms of cancer, glaucoma, PTSD,
anxiety disorders, IBD, and insomnia just to name a few.
CBD (Cannabidiol)
CBD has a wide range of medical effects being pure
medicine. Most know for preventing seizures in epileptic children.
There are many strains today that are high in CBD and low in THC,
which is why it makes such a good medicinal drug for children. (Healing
without the high effect).
THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin)
Strains high in THCV (mostly sativa strains), give a more
racy and upbeat feeling. Even though psychoactive, it acts like an
appetite suppressant. It also helps those with Diabetes aid in
maintaining blood sugar levels.
CBN (Cannabinol)
CBN is the calming chemical that is converted from THC. The
main benefit from CBN is a sleep aid.
CBG (Cannabigerol)
Through recent studies they have found that CBG is like the
parent to THC and CBD compounds. CBG also has known relaxing
benefits like CBD, now being coined the term (Stem cell), for
all other cannabinoids, CBG functions by blocking GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric
Acid), and relaxing muscles. These five compounds are what make
marijuana such a universal and all-natural herb, with outstanding
healing affects.
Below are seven things senior citizens should know about
medical marijuana use.
1. Marijuana is safer than most over the counter
prescribed medications.
The majority of seniors take over the counter or
prescription drugs on a daily basis. Many of these drugs have
serious side effects after long term use that include dizziness,
headaches, organ failure, constipation, addiction, death from
overdose, etc. Not a single person has ever died from marijuana
overdose.
2. Marijuana can replace or reduce many prescription
medications.
Seniors are given way too many pills in the form of
cocktails that the first pill taken often causes side effects that
the second pill is supposed to fix. Marijuana has healing properties
that can target various conditions such as high blood pressure,
digestive orders, appetite loss, headaches, chronic pain, insomnia,
PTSD, and more. Not only that, the majority of seniors have more
motor skill problems on prescription drugs doing daily tasks,
whereas marijuana gives them a clearer head, better stability,
making them more upbeat and sociable.
3. Marijuana is proven not to be physically addictive.
People who have used marijuana daily for some time will
tell you that quitting is no problem. They can quit cold turkey with
little to no withdrawals as opposed to pharmaceutical drugs. Quitting
marijuana is similar to quitting caffeine or sugar.
4. There are unlimited strains of marijuana.
The cannabis industry is developing new strains of
marijuana every day that are helpful to many different ailments. For
example, there are specific strains like (Indica strains), for
chronic pain that will relax the muscles or give you a good night’s
sleep. Then there are (Sativa strains), that make you feel
more focused and energized. They even have hybrid strains (Indica
sativa mix), that give you the healing benefits of both strains.
5. There are marijuana CBD strains with no high effects.
Many seniors say they would try marijuana to get the
medical benefit if they would not get the high. Well, marijuana
cultivators have done just that. They have produced CBD genetic
strains that have minimal to no psychoactive effect. These CBD (cannabidiol), strains are
great for inflammation, muscle spasms, nausea, arthritis, etc.
6. There are ways to use marijuana without smoking it.
Many adults think they need to smoke marijuana to get the
medical benefits. Medical marijuana growers and processers provide
liquid extracts, infused candies, honey, oils, butter, and baked
goods to choose form. They even make tinctures, balms, and
lotions that can be used as topical ointments.
8. Marijuana helps increase appetite and may prevent
obesity.
The most dangerous health risk among many seniors is loss
of appetite that leads to unhealthy weight loss. Marijuana has been
found to be very successful in alleviating nausea and as an appetite
stimulant among cancer patients. There is also a new study published
in the American Journal of Epidemiology that finds a connection
between marijuana use and body weight. The study shows that the
rates of obesity are lower by a third in people who smoke marijuana (three
times a week), compared with those who did not use marijuana.
7. Marijuana does not cause brain damage or lower your
intelligence.
A common misconception among aging adults is that marijuana
can cause memory loss, lower intelligence, or cause brain damage. No
documentation has been produced that show smoking marijuana kills
brain cells. However, there are studies with Alzheimer's and
Parkinson's patients that marijuana encourages new neural pathways.
In many cases those with impaired brain function have shown that
using marijuana in some form potentially halts further degeneration
and even encourages brain function.
Peace
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