Aging Well with Cannabis – Dr. Peter Grinspoon

With sixty million Americans over sixty-five and twice that number over fifty, many are seeking alternatives to often-harmful pharmaceuticals. Medical marijuana helps with multiple symptoms of aging, such as chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia, with relatively low toxicity if used properly.

Join the Purple Couch Bookshop and Road Trip Cannabis Dispensary as we welcome Dr. Peter Grinspoon for this important discussion of this essential guide for the “canna-curious” senior, family member, or caregiver, providing practical instructions, real-life case studies, and a balanced view of the benefits and risks of cannabis and CBD. Dr. Peter Grinspoon, a primary care physician and cannabis specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Harvard Medical School instructor, addresses the “why” and “how” of cannabis use—from science and health benefits to potential risks, types and forms of cannabis, consumption methods, and appropriate dosages. He guides readers through the buying experience, legal considerations, and becoming a certified medical marijuana patient, emphasizing doctor-patient communication for safe and effective use.

Dr. Grinspoon will be at Road Trip in Salisbury, MA from 2-4pm for a meet and greet (only guests over 21 with valid ID will be admitted), and then he will be coming to the bookshop for a conversation, Q&A, and book signing at 7:00pm. One book must be purchased, but you can also reserve one free companion ticket to bring a friend. Tickets are $21.25, are tax inclusive, and include a copy of Aging Well with Cannabis.