Cannabis for Seniors: Why I Don't Smoke Joints

About this video

• Video Title: Cannabis for Seniors: Why I Don't Smoke Joints
• Channel: A Mindful Emergence
• Speakers: Eddie
• Duration: 10:11

Overview

In this video, Eddie discusses the pros and cons of smoking cannabis joints, spliffs, and blunts, explaining why he personally chooses not to smoke them regularly, especially as he advocates for harm reduction and mindful cannabis consumption, particularly among seniors.

Key takeaways

• Definitions: The video clarifies the distinctions between joints, spliffs (cannabis mixed with tobacco), blunts (cannabis rolled in cigar wraps), and pre-rolls (purchased from dispensaries).
• Pros of Joints: Joints offer a sense of romance and community, and can be convenient for discreet consumption before events.
• Cons of Joints: The speaker highlights that rolling joints can be an art, smoking paper and glue poses health concerns (mentioning chemicals like ethylene oxide and carcinogens), and joints can be wasteful due to inefficient use and discarded roaches.
• Alternative Consumption: Eddie suggests pipes as a potentially less wasteful and more controlled method of consumption, hinting at future videos on this topic.
• Target Audience: The video is aimed at seniors exploring cannabis for benefits like sleep, anxiety relief, and pain management, with the speaker offering consulting services.