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Most of us know someone over the age of 65 who could benefit from the effects of cannabis, but who doesn\u2019t because of apprehensions about taking the (perceived) plunge. Maybe they had a bad experience with edibles in their college days, or maybe they were brought up to think that cannabis would turn them into raging lunatics \u2014 for whatever reason, they simply don\u2019t trust the herb.<\/p>\n
Those people are the target audience of Dr. Beverly \u201cDocpotter\u201d Potter\u2019s new book, \u201cCannabis for Seniors<\/a>.\u201d The book is essentially a large-scale (and large-font) list of FAQs; any curious senior citizen (or newbie of any age, for that matter) is likely to have their basic questions answered in the book\u2019s 200 pages. Although at times vague, \u201cCannabis for Seniors\u201d nevertheless delivers a comprehensive overview of cannabis and its effects, particularly as they pertain to an older audience.<\/p>\n A longstanding life coach, public speaker, writer and psychologist, Potter brings a holistic approach to her writing, mixing in elements of social psychology and dieting to compliment her observations on cannabis. Throughout \u201cCannabis for Seniors,\u201d she consistently breaks down the different variables of the cannabis equation \u2014 ailments, strains of cannabis and the user\u2019s lifestyle \u2014 to deliver a message to an audience that may need a little handholding.<\/p>\n For example, before explaining how cannabis could provide relief from a particular ailment or condition, she details the applicable information about the ailment itself \u2014 anything from sleep apnea to chemotherapy<\/a>, anxiety<\/a> to Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a> \u2014 with statistics, visualizations and graphs. Only then does she begin explaining what exactly it is about cannabis that makes it an applicable treatment.<\/p>\n The approach is a bit repetitive; she reminds her readers throughout the book about the difference between sativa and indica, for instance, or the speed with which different forms of cannabis take effect. But while anyone with experience may find this repetition agonizing, for a newbie, it\u2019s likely pretty helpful.<\/p>\n One of the most compelling chapters of the book focuses on the ongoing opioid epidemic, one of the greatest threats to today\u2019s senior population. Potter points out some alarming statistics: The rate of adults between 45 and 85 being hospitalized for opioid abuse has grown by 500 percent since 1993 and the rate of ER visits for prescription drugs rose by 78 percent between 2006 and 2012 \u2014\u00a0and half of those patients were over 75.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is quite troubling that 40 people die each day as a result of opioid overdoses,\u201d she writes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Potter\u2019s case for using cannabis as an alternative to prescription opioids<\/a> is sound, thought-out and well-reasoned. She cites a handful of persuasive studies, including one in which three-quarters of a group of opioid addicts were able to shake their addiction after employing cannabis therapy, and another in which nearly half of participants reduced their opioid intake.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, not all of \u201cCannabis for Seniors\u201d is so compelling. For seniors on the fence about experimenting with cannabis, or who may associate the plant with brain-dead stoners, Docpotter\u2019s use of cartoonish and awkwardly-placed photographs jeopardizes her ability (and by extension, the cannabis industry\u2019s ability) to be taken seriously by some of the people who stand to benefit the most.<\/p>\n As Docpotter herself points out, the market for senior citizens in cannabis is growing every day. Convincing them will require more than quality information, it will require a sense of legitimacy \u2014 something that \u201cCannabis for Seniors\u201d could use more of. Despite this, the book stands as a good resource for seniors who desire to learn the basics about the plant and its effects.<\/p>\n Originally published in\u00a0Issue 28\u00a0of Cannabis Now.\u00a0<\/em>LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n TELL US,<\/strong> do you know any seniors who are interested in cannabis education?<\/p>\n The post Book Review: \u2018Cannabis for Seniors\u2019<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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