Is Medical Marijuana Safe For Senior Citizens?
Are you a mature adult wondering how safe medical marijuana is for you? Perhaps you’re like me and smoked pot as a teenager, sneaking around like an impulsive, risk-taking young person. Because of this history from decades ago, my view of marijuana (also known as cannabis) has been somewhat negative and makes me think of breaking the law.
But my view changed as I learned more about how marijuana works in the body with the body’s endocannabinoid system (a system we all have within us that’s designed to use cannabis products). We’ll leave it to the doctor to describe the specifics of how that system works.
What I know as a social worker who’s all about quality of life, is that cannabis products now are found everywhere —in convenience stores, gas stations, big box stores. Many of us, at all ages, are buying these products and just guessing about what we’re buying and what we’re using. It’s easy to drop a lot of money picking up a CBD cream for arthritis shopping at Target or Walmart, or gummies at the grocery store to help sleep.
Instead of guessing and wasting your money, partner with a qualified physician where you can learn about the different strains of marijuana best for you, and which conditions or symptoms can be helped without the euphoria and “getting high” feeling. There are cannabis products that provide relief without the euphoria or high feeling.
And cannabis is now no longer considered the gateway drug to using heroin and other illicit drugs. Nonetheless, it was once felt to be in that category and is still federally a Schedule I drug and is federally illegal. But individual states have the ability to use marijuana recreationally or with a medical marijuana card certification.
Learn More About Medical Marijuana Cards for Florida Senior Citizens
At Thrive Alternative Medicine – we educate and partner with all our patients by providing information on the safe use of medical grade cannabis, where you can & can’t use it within the State of Florida, how it should be stored and transferred, and about reciprocity with other states. For me, it’s a relief to know and use natural products that I feel confident about.
We all deserve to age comfortably and confidently, and that means making educated choices about your wellness journey. Stop wasting money on guessing games at the convenience store. By partnering with the experienced team at Thrive Alternative Medicine, you gain access to customized care and deep knowledge of Florida’s medical marijuana program. Take control of your quality of life. Start the certification process today, by scheduling an online appointment, calling 850-655-7090 or stopping by our office on Highway 98 in Panama City Beach!
Schedule an Appointment Today
Whether it’s a FREE 15-minute Emsella Chair demo with Suzanne Clark, a counseling session with Robert Fowler, or a medical marijuana card certification exam, we’re here to help people find relief and thrive! Call us at 850-655-7090 or schedule an appointment online from our website. Below are examples of our reasonable pricing.
Medical Marijuana Doctor
- Initial Certification | $249
- Transfer Patients | $99
- Recertification | $99
Mental Health Counselor
- $150/hour