{"id":3291,"date":"2024-02-26T21:59:14","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T21:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloomnews.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=3291"},"modified":"2025-11-12T16:56:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T16:56:19","slug":"cannabis-for-seniors-potential-benefits-for-pain-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bloommarijuana.com\/education\/cannabis-for-seniors-potential-benefits-for-pain-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannabis for Seniors: Potential Benefits for Pain Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The utilization of cannabis among seniors is on the rise, reflecting a broader acceptance and interest in its potential benefits for age-related discomforts. Notably, a significant portion of the older population is turning to cannabis for alleviating common age-associated issues such as pain and sleep disturbances. Data from a 2022 federal survey<\/a> highlight this trend, revealing that 8% of individuals aged 65 and above have used marijuana over the past year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This statistic marks a notable increase, essentially doubling the usage rate over a span of seven years, as per the survey’s estimates. This shift underscores a growing recognition and exploration of cannabis as a therapeutic option among the elderly, signaling a change in attitudes towards its use in this demographic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Understanding Pain and Cannabis Interaction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cannabis contains compounds known as cannabinoids, with THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) being the most studied. These compounds interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in regulating pain, mood, and other physiological and cognitive processes. THC, for example, is known for its psychoactive effects but also has pain-relieving properties. CBD, on the other hand, does not produce psychoactive effects and is researched for its potential in reducing inflammation and pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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