Since cannabis was legalized in Canada for both recreational and medicinal purposes, you might be wondering if cannabis could help the person you’re caring for.

In addition to recreational use, cannabis, also known as marijuana, is being used by many Canadians to help to improve symptoms of their medical conditions. More people, including those over 65 years of age are using cannabis every day, and many are finding that cannabis gives them relief from common problems like pain or trouble sleeping, but it’s not for everyone.

In this video, we’ll review what cannabis is, how it can help, what the risks are and what steps to take if you think it’ll help someone you’re caring for.

Cannabis is also known as Marijuana.