https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2018/06/28/11/44/the-old-lady-3503684_1280.jpg # Seniors today are one [of the fastest growing cannabis demographics in the United States](https://steemit.com/cannabis/@doitvoluntarily/seniors-can-t-stop-getting-in-line-for-cannabis). You can find seniors around the U.S. who are getting in-line to purchase something that they find helps them to treat a myriad of different ailments and illness. It might come as a surprise to some that this demographic is the fastest growing, considering that many of these individuals grew up during a time when the anti-cannabis propaganda was rampant. Many of these seniors have gone their entire lives without ever touching cannabis, but now they're willing to set aside their fears and possible misconceptions and explore to see what cannabis has to offer. https://www.metabunk.org/data/attachments/1/1026-8c648f6918314ae197b54fc47404f822.jpg Cannabis has a long history of being [used as medicine](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5312634/) Still today, there are many people who are afraid to be open about their cannabis use because they are afraid of being judged and being subjected to the negative stigma that still surrounds this *seemingly miracle plant*. Legalization is popular with the younger crowd, but with those who are over 72 years of age, according to PEW they aren't as jazzed about the prospect. It's estimated that *[only about 35 percent](https://santamariatimes.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/why-not-me-great-grandmas-in-new-jersey-are-getting/article_fc41c62e-068e-51fc-b73d-56e13d7af765.html)* of that group approve of legalization. However, that approval percentage is higher than that found on a similar survey from several years earlier. Back then the approval was seen to be around 29 percent. # No Regrets... For [5 seniors in New Jersey](https://santamariatimes.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/why-not-me-great-grandmas-in-new-jersey-are-getting/article_fc41c62e-068e-51fc-b73d-56e13d7af765.html) who have experimented with medicinal cannabis use, they recently agreed to be interviewed by the Santa Maria Times about their experience. They ranged in age from 81 years old to 93 years old and for all 5 of them they admitted that they were glad that they had tried cannabis for the first time. The majority of their use involved using edibles because they don't leave that odor that's associated with smoking. Using edibles makes it easier for them to medicate in a variety of circumstances. ### For one senior patient, she admitted that she was *stunned* to see how it helped her with her quality of sleep and decreasing her back pain. There are many more with similar stories, who are being helped by cannabis when there was literally nothing else left that would work for them. Rather than having to suffer and live in pain, cannabis is offering them peace and a higher quality of life. Pics: [Pic1 - pixabay](pixabay.com) [pic 2- metabunk](https://www.metabunk.org/cannabis-used-as-medicine-in-late-1800s-to-early-1900s.t1051/) *The information that is posted above is not intended to be used as any substitute for professional medical advice, or diagnosis or treatment. The above is posted for informational purposes only.* https://steemitimages.com/DQmaW48YhsgLS2fxaYkXCuon3tFpQEEh1tSUCU3jjJXv7RT/%40doitvoluntarily.gif ## Related Posts: # [Seniors Boosting Their Quality Of Life With Cannabis](https://steemit.com/cannabis/@doitvoluntarily/seniors-boosting-their-quality-of-life-with-cannabis) # [Drug Use And Human Rights](https://steemit.com/writing/@doitvoluntarily/drug-use-and-human-rights) # [Using Cannabis To Make Assisted Living Facilities Safer](https://steemit.com/health/@doitvoluntarily/using-cannabis-to-make-assisted-living-facilities-safer)