Cresco Labs Marijuana Plant
It takes four months to grow from a bud to a plant that can be dried for smoking or turned into concentrate for edibles. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
Cresco Labs Marijuana Plant
It takes four months to grow from a bud to a plant that can be dried for smoking or turned into concentrate for edibles. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

More older Americans are turning to marijuana products as a health remedy for pain and insomnia – or just relaxation in retirement. According to the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health, people ages 65 and older are the fastest-growing age group of cannabis users.

Reset speaks with a medical doctor, dispensary owner and cannabis educator to learn more about safely using pot. We also hear from Chicago seniors about why they dabble.

GUEST: Dr. Rahul Khare, founder and CEO of Innovative Care

Tom Gliszewski, owner, Chicago Cannabis Company

Jungle Cae, cannabis educator

Cresco Labs Marijuana Plant
It takes four months to grow from a bud to a plant that can be dried for smoking or turned into concentrate for edibles. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
Cresco Labs Marijuana Plant
It takes four months to grow from a bud to a plant that can be dried for smoking or turned into concentrate for edibles. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

More older Americans are turning to marijuana products as a health remedy for pain and insomnia – or just relaxation in retirement. According to the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health, people ages 65 and older are the fastest-growing age group of cannabis users.

Reset speaks with a medical doctor, dispensary owner and cannabis educator to learn more about safely using pot. We also hear from Chicago seniors about why they dabble.

GUEST: Dr. Rahul Khare, founder and CEO of Innovative Care

Tom Gliszewski, owner, Chicago Cannabis Company

Jungle Cae, cannabis educator