With the continued tragedy of opioid abuse in our country, and proposals to implement new Medicare restrictions on prescribing opioids, seniors may rightly be concerned about where to turn for effective pain management. And for some, that search may lead to cannabis. In fact, self-reported use of cannabis (otherwise known as marijuana) among seniors has been skyrocketing, and it’s use has now been legalized (albeit with many limitations) in 30 states around the country. There are definitely concerns about this trend, especially given the limited medical research supporting the risk/benefit calculus in seniors. To read more about the trends and concerns, take a look Here. Yet there is growing research to support marijuana use as an effective way to manage chronic pain. Take a look at this most recent study out of Israel Here and Here. And if you’re looking for those with experiential wisdom on the subject, dive into the weeds and check out Grannies for Grass or this article about Canna Nannas in Australia.