I really enjoyed this book. The author did a good job writing this book. It was good to read. It was an easy read. Earning five stars from me!

The emphasis in this book is on cannabis as a therapeutic use rather than cannabis as a medicine.

This book is written in a straightforward manner. It describes types of marijuana, such including hemp or CBD. The history of marijuana, such as the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 and the Controlled Substance Act of the 1970s, is interesting. In the latter, Congress deemed marijuana, heroin and cocaine as the most serious type of drugs. The use of marijuana to stabilize mood and ease depression are covered.

An extensive chapter covers seniors using marijuana for anxiety. It also describes the different ways marijuana or CBD can be taken, such as smoked, edibles or as creams. This is a very informative book and should be read by anyone contemplating using marijuana to alleviate many of the pain seniors must deal with daily.

Since recreational marijuana is becoming legal in many states, it is important to know what we are getting into. The options are also vital knowledge.


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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book gives a good amount of information about cannabis strains, consumption, and uses. The main focus is on Seniors and how cannabis can help with health issues mostly faced by seniors but there is plenty of useful information for people of all ages.
There is a good mix of basic information about cannabis as well as research and scientific studies. I especially liked the chapters on how cannabis works in people with mental health issues.
The main problem I had with this book is the formatting of the Kindle version. It was still readable but I think the book could use some editing and the information could flow better.

A good balance of technical details and accessibility.
Makes good arguments for how cannabis can offer alternatives to more extreme drugs for health matters that can impact an older person's life.
I wish the ebook I read had been better edited. Photos and their captions often overlap the regular copy.

a lot of information about cannabis, the differnt possiblities to use it. and about what it cando for your health and what not.

This is quite a comprehensivve guide on the use of cannabis for seniors. As a senior myself, that recently devevoped a interest in using it for various reasons, Ive read quite a lot on the subject, but still found info in this book that I haven't read before..

This book provided a good balance between technical details and accessibility/readability. It included scientific research, it addressed the social aspects and myths about the subject..

It deals in great detail with the major conditions that cannabis can be used for, including the various methods of consuming and the pro's and cons of using cannabis. .

Not so great is a lack of stucture, as if all information wat just gathered and presented, but generally it was a good introduction to therapeutic and medicinal cannabis use.

There are some issues with this Kindle book. I’ve got to say that right off the bat. But it’s got some good information in it too, so I’ll break it down for you.

To clarify there are various products and ways of taking cannabis from those that get a person high to those that have almost no THC (the active ingredient for recreational use) but high levels of the other cannabinoids which have a variety of health benefits. The book is not suggesting that THC does not also have benefits for some people, I’m simply pointing out that therapeutic cannabis use, as I’ve read about in the media and now in this book, is not all about the street drugs and “getting stoned”.

Here’s what was great:

• It describes the main ways of using cannabis from inhalation to eating it in foods along with the positives and negatives.
• It explains the basic varieties of cannabis, along with what they are most useful for.
• A variety of illnesses and symptoms are discussed in terms of how cannabis may help.
• Potter talked about some myths surrounding cannabis use. The forgetful stoner, that cannabis and alcohol are similar - they’re actually very different animals - and the old chestnut that “it’s a gateway drug”. 
• I would agree with the author that alcohol presents the user with more dangers, including death, alcoholism and interacting with prescription medications. People do not die from cannabis poisoning, but Potter did well to clearly point out the importance of not driving while affected.
• The information on establishing a baseline for judging the effects of usage on your particular illness and/or symptoms was excellent. It will not help many people in Australia right now because medicinal marijuana here is just getting up and running and is still highly restricted. But in countries that are further down the track, it’s very useful information to have.
• Relaxation, mindfulness and visualisation get a mention which I think is useful because our psychological state has a large effect on our physical state. Pain is a great example, and it’s explored well in this book. 

Here’s what needs work:

• The formatting needs a lot of work. It’s readable but very unprofessional.
• The information contained could have been organised better to be more streamlined and understandable and to prevent repetition (of which there was some…).
• The interactions between cannabis and other prescription medications could, and should, have been elaborated on. I felt Cannabis for Seniors glossed this over.
• I would have appreciated elaboration on problematic side effects that can come with cannabis use, particularly as they apply to seniors. The easiest example to give is the unsteadiness that they might feel with (not all, but) some strains of cannabis. Seniors are already at risk of falls, and the repercussions of having a fall are greater for the elderly. I feel compelled to point out that other prescription medications can also increase the likelihood of falls (like the commonly prescribed opioids!) it makes little sense to say ‘well, just don’t do it,’ or ‘cannabis isn’t useful medicinally.’ It’s more complex than that, and so I wish that Potter had given it the time it deserves. 
• The forgetful stoner myth also wasn’t explained fully. Not beyond there being “some truth in it” but then talking about research showing THC (a cannabinoid) helps remove plaque in the brain, which might therefore help Alzheimer’s. It’s also well known for its effects on creativity, of course, but the memory thing I think is important to discuss because seniors are already at risk. 

Overall, I’m glad I read this ebook. I may not be senior yet (though hey, we’re all heading there, aren’t we?!) but I know some seniors and I would like to think Australians (and others) will have more options for dealing with the specific challenges and pains of ageing in the future. This book could use some re-organising, and definitely some formatting work but it was a fair introduction to therapeutic and medicinal cannabis use.

Thank you to Ronin Publishing, Book Buzz on Net Galley, and the author, for my copy of the book, given in return for an honest review.

If you're looking for some basic information on medical cannabis, this is a decent book to get your started. It addresses some myths about cannabis, covers the basics of cannabis strains, and provides quite a few ways to use cannabis from smoking to edibles. If you are not at all familiar with this miracle plant, this is a good read to get you started.