# Cannabis and Geriatric Care with Dr. Janice Makela, MD PART TWO: Sleep & Mental Health

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Published: 2025-09-19T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In part two of Dr. Riley Kirk's conversation with Dr. Janice Makela, MD, they delve into the complexities of cannabis use among the elderly, discussing its potential benefits and risks for sleep and mental health matters. The conversation also covers the importance of low dosing, the role of the endocannabinoid system, and the challenges of integrating cannabis into traditional medical practices. Big thanks to Dr. Janice for answering so many questions from the Bioactive community! Find out more about Dr. Janice Makela, MD: ⁠https://www.janicemakelamd.com/⁠ Want Exclusive Content and ad-free episodes? Join the Bioactive Patreon community for as little as $1/month to ask guests your burning questions, access exclusive content, and connect with Dr. Kirk one-on-one.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.Patreon.com/Cannabichem⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more expert insights into cannabis science, plant biology, and more! Thank you to the sponsors of this episode, including MOTHER EARTH: Rooted in Nature. Back by Experience. ⁠https://www.mother-earthproducts.com/ ⁠ Keep up with Dr. Riley Kirk: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bioactivepodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@cannabichem⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/cannabichem⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.appliedpharmacognosy.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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