Cannabis poisoning among older adults in Canada has surged since the pre-legalization period, according to a new study.

Cannabis consumption among adults aged 50 and older is on the rise, according to findings from the University of Michigan's National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA). The poll reveals that 21% of ...

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

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.

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.

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.

Research indicates a surge in cannabis use among older Michiganders, emphasizing health benefits, driving risks, and the importance of provider communication.

June 04, 2025 Older adults are using marijuana at record levels, study shows Women, high earners and married people over 65 are all using cannabis in greater numbers.

But some older adults may be unaware of the strength of today’s weed, and little is known about the health effects of legalizing edible cannabis on older adults — the age group with the ...

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

The authors used the Ontario Ministry of Health’s administrative data to examine the rates of emergency room visits for cannabis poisoning among older adults during the pre-legalization period ...