Aging Well with Cannabis

“Dr. Grinspoon has done a great job of presenting a balanced, evidence-based view of cannabis in the elderly. I learned quite a bit from this book regarding how cannabis can help many chronic conditions in my elderly patients including chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia—conditions for which there are few or no good medical alternatives. I will be recommending this book to all of my colleagues so that they too can understand the pros and cons of treating elderly patients with cannabis.”—Andrew E. Budson, MD, Professor of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine

“Peter Grinspoon’s Aging Well with Cannabis is an essential and timely guide for clinicians and patients navigating the complexities of aging. In my work as an integrative geriatrician, I have seen firsthand that, when used thoughtfully, cannabis can serve not as a ‘gateway drug,’ but as an exit drug—helping many older adults reduce reliance on polypharmacy. From insomnia and anxiety to chronic pain and other conditions cannabis offers a lower-toxicity option that, in the right clinical context, can simplify medication regimens and improve quality of life. This book provides a much-needed, evidence-informed roadmap for doing so safely and responsibly.”—Mikhail Kogan, MD, Chief Medical Officer, GW Center for Integrative Medicine, and Associate Professor of Medicine, George Washington University

"Seniors are the fastest growing demographic turning to cannabis for medicinal benefits. So much of the information obtained today is essentially 'fake news' promulgated on the internet and social media. In Aging Well with Cannabis and CBD Grinspoon offers a well-supported, comprehensive and cautious encyclopedia of the potential benefits and risks of cannabis and cannabinoids in the older population. Chapter 4 on the potential health benefits of cannabis is an invaluable resource, balanced nicely by Chapter 5 on potential harms. As an oncologist, I found myself shouting “Right On” to the sections on cannabis in cancer, palliative and end-of-life care. What a joy to have in one place all you need to know about the health effects of cannabis, a perfect gift for seniors and those who love them!"—Dr. Donald Abrams, Integrative Oncology, UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health; Professor Emeritus of Medicine, University of California San Francisco