Elderly people should take marijuana to ease aches and pains, study claimsMarijuana. "Our findings are promising and can help fuel further research into medical marijuana as an additional option for this group of people who often have chronic conditions." They were based on 204 over 75s, with an average age of 81, who were enrolled in New York State's Medical Marijuana Program. The former is the psychoactive compound in cannabis that makes users 'high', interacting with receptors in the central nervous system. The latter does not have this effect, and is thought to help reduce anxiety and inflammation.

Source: Standard Digital March 01, 2019 07:30 UTC