Senior citizens high on legal marijuana As legal cannabis has spread to dozens of states, many older Americans are adding marijuana use to that roster of senior activities like golf and bingo. Recent studies show people 65 and over are the fastest-growing segment of cannabis users. It’s no surprise that cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive chemical compound otherwise known as CBD found in cannabis plants, is having a real moment in the health and wellness spotlight. After all, the list of purported benefits of CBD sounds nearly too good to be true. Though scientific research on the effects of CBD remains scarce, growing anecdotal evidence shows it could help people with everything from generalized aches and pains to insomnia, and may even help cancer patients overcome chemo-related nausea. Perhaps one of the most widely recognized things CBD may help with, though, is anxiety. Wait, can CBD legit help with anxiety?
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