The prevalence of current cannabis use increased among older U.S. adults from 2021 to 2023. Older adults may be susceptible to the adverse effects of cannabis, which may require acute medical care.

New data has revealed that cannabis use among older adults is at an all-time high. Researchers at UC San Diego and NYU discovered that marijuana use by Americans aged 65 and older increased by ...

Over the eight-year study period, there were 2,322 visits to the emergency department for cannabis poisoning among older adults with an average age of 69.5 years. The researchers reported that 16.6% ...

Marijuana use among older adults in the US has reached a new high, with 7 percent of adults aged 65 and over who report using it in the past month, according to a recent analysis. Marijuana use ...

"Our study shows that cannabis use among older adults continues to increase, although there have been major shifts in use according to demographic and socioeconomic factors," senior study author ...

The survey also indicates that older adults in Michigan are more open about their cannabis use with healthcare providers. Among monthly users, 64% discussed their usage with their doctors ...

A study finds cannabis use among US adults aged 65+ increased from 4.8% in 2021 to 7% in 2023. Use rose most among college-educated, married, female, and higher-income older adults. Increases are ...

The goal of the study was to ascertain behavioral patterns and potential demographic reasons for cannabis use among older adults. In the end, the researchers made some interesting results compared to ...

The researchers found that current cannabis use among older adults grew to 7 percent in 2023, up from 4.8 percent in 2021 and 5.2 percent in 2022-a nearly 46 percent increase in only two years.

A wave of recent research points to reasons for concern for older users, with cannabis-related emergency room visits and ...

As cannabis continues to shed its stigma and become more widely accepted, many older adults are curious about its potential benefits. Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, better ...