It took me a very long time to convince my mother to visit the cannabis dispensary.
- She is 82 years old.
Although my mother is still mentally sharp and quite physically active, she suffers various medical issues. Due to a wearing away of cartilage, she experiences pain in her hips and knees. She has a bit of arthritis in her hands and difficulty sleeping at night. The medicines prescribed by her doctor have caused problematic side-effects. My mother finally quit taking them. I explained that cannabis is a plant-based medicine that has been used successfully for hundreds of years. I told her that no one has ever died from a cannabis overdose. I promised that there are cannabis products that cause no high sensation. Due to the stigma created and perpetuated by the government and media, my mother was very reluctant. When I finally talked her into a quick stop at the dispensary, she was surprised by the modern, bright and professional environment. The budtenders were especially helpful, informative and understanding. They listened to my mother’s concerns, provided recommendations for products and suggested she try curbside pickup or delivery. My mother now places her cannabis order online. She is able to browse different strains from the comfort of home. She likes tinctures, edibles and topicals because of their simplicity. She doesn’t need to be an expert or invest into accessories. She strictly takes full-spectrum CBD and CBD isolates and has seen a significant improvement in her quality of life. Cannabis has made a very positive impact, alleviating pain and helping her to sleep. I wonder how many senior citizens are missing out on the benefits of cannabis due to the negative connotations they grew up with.