I knew that medical marijuana would be able to help me, but I was worried about smoking pot after all this time.
- I was 60 years old when I decided to try marijuana for the first time.
Even though I grew up in an era where a lot of people were experimenting with drugs, I was having children and working at home. I never went to parties, rock and roll music festivals, or did drugs like marijuana or LSD. I was horrified when my doctor suggested medical marijuana, but nothing else was helping with the pain that I was feeling. The doctor told me that I should expect some side effects from the use of medical cannabis. He gave me an informational pamphlet that listed all of the different types of side effects. Some of the side effects weren’t a big deal like slow reaction times, and increase in appetite, and impaired memory and concentration. Other side effects like a potential for rapid heart rate, dizziness, and withdrawal symptoms made me feel very worried. Even though the doctor told me everything would be fine, I was still hesitant to try medical marijuana edibles. I experienced side effects that were harsh in the beginning. I felt very paranoid and I was sick to my stomach. I also felt like I couldn’t concentrate at all. I kept losing focus and I couldn’t remember what I was doing. I was also very tired. Some of these side effects have worn off, but I still make sure to use marijuana in a safe environment at home.