60+ and grandparents who begin to use THC
Thoughts about those 60+ and grandparents who begin to use THC in this 21st century wave of legalization:
You’ve gotten this far in life, why punt and turn to drug use now – THC is a powerful neurotransmitter that hijacks the endogenous cannabinoid system in the brain
You are modeling drug use for your community / family*
You don’t want grand-kids to accidentally encounter gummies, lotion, vape liquids or flower – overdose and severe health issues can happen to youth
You are now normalizing drug use and the use of THC for your family / community – according to NIDA, 30% of THC users have a use disorder. 1 in every 3 new users that try THC because of your use may have their lives ruined by THC addiction.
If you think you can hide your use, you can’t
Wink wink, nod nod from grandparents has a searing effect on grand-kids
If using THC or CBD topicals, you risk getting it from your skin to other’s skin (i.e. grand-kids)
Grandparents that are openly intoxicated or low grade intoxicated cannot form relationships with others. Grand-kids (in particular) need their grandparents sober and physically and emotionally available.
THC stays in the body for 2-3 weeks. This long lasting effect that results in low grade impairment compromises grandparent’s full availability to the community (especially grand-kids and their parents).
You and your home will start to smell skunky
You can still become addicted at older ages
Would it not be better to use this time in life for real growth and emotional evolution. If there are unresolved issues that have resulted in emotional or physical pain, explore some of the many non-invasive, non-medical, non-drug approaches to pain resolution, relaxation and emotional growth available today. Versus succumbing to unproven messages of efficacy from a powerful and growing industry – the Marijuana Industry, which is often referred to as Tobacco 2.0
