The year-old Canadian man, who had preexisting heart disease, suffered a heart attack half an hour after consuming most of a lollipop that contained 90 mg of TCH.
The man had hoped it would help with arthritis pain and sleep. The dose in the lollipop was far greater than what people typically inhale with a single marijuana joint 7 mg , the researchers note.
John, New Brunswick. Alex Saunders, chief resident of the internal medicine program at the St. The Colorado edibles company Wana Brands , among many others, sells cannabis products reminiscent of medicines familiar to seniors.
Wana sells extended release capsules as well as products with different ratios of THC and CBD , which intoxicate users to different degrees and can have a variety of effects on ailments. Whether or not marijuana helps seniors to alleviate their conditions, many may enjoy a sense of control over their own wellbeing.
Meanwhile, dispensaries in California and elsewhere cater to older clientele with discounts and shuttle busses. Perhaps someday soon it will be normal for seniors to pass their last decades in a cannabis-induced haze. Got a question about cannabis? Alex Halperin wants to hear from you, and will protect your anonymity. Richard Besser. We'll have marijuana experts from all over the country tweeting with us, as well as physicians, researchers and policy makers. Joining the chat is easy.
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