Harvard Medical School and Author of Aging well With Cannabis Dr. Peter Grinspoon is a primary care physician at Harvard Medical School, a longtime medical cannabis advocate, and the author of Seeing Through the Smoke. He writes and speaks frequently about cannabis legalization, medical use, public policy, and the complicated intersection of cannabis, addiction, and medicine. What makes his perspective especially unique is that he is also in long-term recovery himself and often speaks openly about addiction, stigma, and how society views different substances very differently. Society's views on cannabis are evolving rapidly. Now legalized in 39 states, marijuana is increasingly making headway in the medical field, particularly amongst senior citizens. Dr. Peter Grinspoon, a board-certified addiction specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, as well as an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, seeks to demystify medical cannabis and provide expert guidance on safe and effective use to alleviate common aging symptoms. As a credentialed primary care physician and cannabis specialist, Dr. Grinspoon addresses the "why" and "how" of cannabis use using science-backed evidence. With sixty million Americans over sixty-five, many are seeking alternatives to often-harmful pharmaceuticals. Medical marijuana helps with multiple symptoms of aging, such as chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia, with relatively low toxicity if used properly. In Dr. Grinspoon's upcoming book, Aging Well with Cannabis: Feel Better, Sleep Better and Live Better with Marijuana and CBD, he helps "canna-curious' seniors, family members, and caregivers by providing practical instructions, real-life case studies, and a balanced view of the benefits and risks of cannabis and CBS. He guides readers through the buying experience, legal considerations, and becoming a certified medical marijuana patient, emphasizing doctor-patient communication for safe and effective use. Jump in The Rotation with Suncoast NORML, Sunday, May 17th at 11am ET to learn more about the Trump Administration's re-scheduling actions on cannabis. Watch live when we jump in The Rotation on the social media channels below.
