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Tree Lady

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41. My 75 yr old husband is one of them

Tue Jun 3, 2025, 07:43 PM

Jun 2025

loves it makes him happy, says its his antidepressant.

I don't use it but hasn't hurt hubby, of course he just has a few hits 4-5 times a week.

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Boomers' Weed Use Grows to the Highest It's Ever Been [View all] babylonsister Jun 2025 OP

I won't be joining in. I rather like a functioning mind. NNadir Jun 2025 #1

My mind does not function.... usedtobedemgurl Jun 2025 #39

So happy that it brought you some relief. I do smoke regularly and it helps a lot with the chronic pain. Dave Bowman Jun 2025 #76

It is a saving grace for some. usedtobedemgurl Jun 2025 #78

There goes my brain! usedtobedemgurl Jun 2025 #80

I do join in, not having pain makes me makes my mind work just fine. Now that demon, alcohol ............. marble falls Jun 2025 #2

??? Rebl2 Jun 2025 #13

I smoke pot for pain relief. Alcohol is the demon. Can't make it simpler than that, pal. marble falls Jun 2025 #21

100% Blue Full Moon Jun 2025 #25

alcohol kills... pot doesn't getagrip_already Jun 2025 #31

Heart disease risks Johnny2X2X Jun 2025 #3

The article states it doesn't cause it. Blue Full Moon Jun 2025 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author Blue Full Moon Jun 2025 #29

Indeed. More research is definitely needed rollin74 Jun 2025 #36

Sitting all the time is worse. Proven. JanMichael Jun 2025 #74

There are tons of studies about sugar Johnny2X2X Jun 2025 #75

I am part of these stats. lark Jun 2025 #4

I'll stick with my opiods for pain Mossfern Jun 2025 #15

Some old folks don't tolerate narcotics well and I'm one of them. lark Jun 2025 #18

I couldn't tolerate those meds when I was young. Been a long life of pain until I tried some gummies Attilatheblond Jun 2025 #68

So glad you found some relief! lark Jun 2025 #81

Found Wana brand with a fuller spectrum works best (so far) for me. I use the "stay asleep" Dream Berry Attilatheblond Jun 2025 #82

Thanks for the info. lark Jun 2025 #83

Tell me who the dr iz usedtobedemgurl Jun 2025 #43

I see a pain management doctor Mossfern Jun 2025 #46

When in doubt use Miralax every single day. If too expensive, find a generic -- Costco's brand is the same as Miralax ... Hekate Jun 2025 #73

Recommended. H2O Man Jun 2025 #5

went to the ER MizLibby Jun 2025 #6

Boomer here Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2025 #7

When I was much younger, I looked forward to the day pot would be legal DBoon Jun 2025 #33

Wacky Tobaccy PlanetBev Jun 2025 #8

What bdamomma Jun 2025 #55

Legality Bohunk68 Jun 2025 #56

It's heartening to see older Americans embracing a little relaxation and relief Torchlight Jun 2025 #9

Or beach chair. DEbluedude Jun 2025 #40

Post removed Post removed Jun 2025 #10

Really??? This is your first post??? EYBS!!! GP6971 Jun 2025 #11

Excuse me!! Maine Abu El Banat Jun 2025 #12

No way Rebl2 Jun 2025 #14

There are always cookies & gummies womanofthehills Jun 2025 #51

I have tried Rebl2 Jun 2025 #58

Better than acetamenaphen for what ails me Blue Dotty Jun 2025 #67

Blame it on the Boomers - cha, cha, cha BoRaGard Jun 2025 #16

I smoked enough of it in the late 60s and early 70s to last MineralMan Jun 2025 #17

1974 was a bad year for everything. Bantamfancier Jun 2025 #57

I get high on life k_buddy762 Jun 2025 #19

Started at 23 and I will be 72 this month. SamKnause Jun 2025 #20

Enjoying the simple things is a secret to happiness Ponietz Jun 2025 #27

yeah Codifer Jun 2025 #37

The last time I smoked was 10 years ago, and I didn't really enjoy it like I used to. LudwigPastorius Jun 2025 #22

Weed, hell of a lot better for you than, 'Alcohol'. republianmushroom Jun 2025 #23

I have an occassional glass of wine and Mossfern Jun 2025 #47

Saying that breast cancer is better than pancreatic cancer does not make breast cancer a good thing. NNadir Jun 2025 #60

Many alcoholics have turned their lives around when they switched to weed womanofthehills Jun 2025 #62

I've never used weed, gave up alcohol 50 years ago when I was 22. elocs Jun 2025 #70

7% is ridiculously low AmandaRuth Jun 2025 #24

That's definitely a low number for NM womanofthehills Jun 2025 #48

Haven't touched it since the '70s. Ocelot II Jun 2025 #28

If they Counted CBD Users Deep State Witch Jun 2025 #30

I think so too, regarding CBD use, per my post down-thread... Hekate Jun 2025 #72

"associated with" is not causal--people in pain may just use weed more often Maeve Jun 2025 #32

Depends on whats causing the pain and how each individual responds - womanofthehills Jun 2025 #61

Oh, I agree in that if it works, it works Maeve Jun 2025 #64

I'm GenX. I wish weed worked for me. Coventina Jun 2025 #34

Some of the new strains have 33% or more THC womanofthehills Jun 2025 #49

Hmm... jmowreader Jun 2025 #35

Lots of growers use pesticides womanofthehills Jun 2025 #50

It isn't the same strength it was when I was a teenager! BigDemVoter Jun 2025 #38

My 75 yr old husband is one of them Tree Lady Jun 2025 #41

Best pain/anxiety/sleep drug I know of. nolabear Jun 2025 #42

Wish I had some. MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2025 #44

I quit smoking cigarettes 18 years ago in April. That's put the kibash on my pot smoking. Greybnk48 Jun 2025 #45

could never smoke pot, makes me paranoid Skittles Jun 2025 #52

This is a big article about what is still a small minority DFW Jun 2025 #53

Everyone has the right H2O Man Jun 2025 #66

I wanna be sedated ! thought crime Jun 2025 #54

Favorite Marijuana Quotes the_liberal_grandpa Jun 2025 #59

It's never been more available. Intractable Jun 2025 #63

Wish my mom would... r�is�n_dubh Jun 2025 #65

I'm a Boomer--72, and I've never used weed, never intend to either. My choice. elocs Jun 2025 #69

As of this week, count me in. Given the number of meds I take, I checked with my doc first... Hekate Jun 2025 #71

Nope MuseRider Jun 2025 #77

I have a friend who partakes regularly..' I've stopped going to his house... Happy Hoosier Jun 2025 #79