Seniors embrace cannabis as neighbor complaints rise
More older Americans are using marijuana for pain relief and sleep, prompting complaints about smoke and lingering odors in shared living spaces.
Cannabis use among older Americans has climbed sharply in recent years, with many seniors turning to marijuana products to help manage chronic pain, sleep problems and other age-related issues. As the trend expands, however, some retirement communities, condominium buildings and neighborhoods are seeing increased friction between users and neighbors who object to lingering odors and secondhand smoke, The Wall Street Journal reported.