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May 6, 2011

Florida elders are smoking more Weed

Need for weed | need, weed - WPEC 12 West Palm Beach

There is a growing trend of seniors lighting up and smoking marijuana because they believe it is better than their prescription drugs, with less dangerous side effects.

"I call it the new don't ask, don't tell," said Amy Cavinaugh.

Cavinaugh started using marijuana five years ago after having a double mastectomy from breast cancer. She used the illegal drug to fight off nausea from chemotherapy.

"I did find it to be very effective," said Cavinaugh.

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