Although there is concern among opponents of legalized medical marijuana that it will lead to illegal drug use, advocates point to the potential health benefits. (Photo: Shutterstock)
States that have passed laws allowing the use of medical marijuana have experienced reduced pain reports as well as increased hours worked by older Americans.
A study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in conjunction with Temple University looked at older Americans' well-being before and after passage of such laws. The results indicate that medical marijuana laws could be boosting older people's health.
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Marlene Satter
Marlene Y. Satter has worked in and written about the financial industry for decades.
