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More people requiring more frequent and advanced medical care which often means more pills. But theres a growing movement in the medical and the Scientific Community thats urging less pills and more plants. They look at marijuana as a potential life changer for those suffering from agerelated conditions like chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, even alzheimers disease. But does cannabis really work for seniors and is it safe . Over the next hour, dr. Sanjay gupta takes us Around The World as he speaks to skeptics and advocates who are studying cannabis. He also meets with older user who say their ...

Will be over the age of 65. That means more people requiring more frequent and advanced medical care, which often means more pills. But theres a growing movement in the medical and the Scientific Community thats urging less pills and more plants. They look at marijuana as a potential life changer for those suffering from agerelated conditions like chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, even alzheimers disease. But does cannabis really work for seniors and is it safe . Over the next hour, cnns dr. Sanjay gupta takes us Around The World as he speaks to skeptics and advocates who are studying cannabis....

How much is too much? What constitutes a healthy habit? What are the long-term effects? When should one start using cannabis? How does potency factor in?

Incredibly important to be mindful of. >> would you say that your qual quality of life, your pain is a little bit better. >> reporter: it's like doctors work very closely with their cannabis patients. >> we're going to be back in one second with your drops. >> reporter: she knows that things can go wrong and fast. >> most of the bad things we see with cannabis is when people take it and it's more like the recreational side which is pretty unregulated for seniors and can have devastating consequences. >> if you're going to use it, try to do it when i'm around so i can make sure that everything ...

Anti-coagulant. so these things are all incredibly important to be mindful of. >> would you say that your quality of life, your pain is a little bit better? >> reporter: it's why doctors like dr. bone work very closely with their cannabis patients. >> we're going to be back in one second with your drops. >> reporter: she knows that things can go wrong and fast. >> i think most of the bad things we see with cannabis is when people just take it and it's more like the recreational side, which is pretty unregulated for seniors and can have devastating consequences. >> a treat. >> if you're going t...