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 ...

Older adults with two or more chronic diseases are more likely to use marijuana than people with fewer health issues. Use ...

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 ...

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.

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer Cannabis-related hospitalizations rose among older adults in Toronto, Canada following the legalization of edibles and cannabis flower.

From 2021 to 2023, the prevalence of current cannabis use increased among older United States adults, according to study findings.

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% ...

"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 ...

A new study shows that more older adults in the United States are using marijuana than ever before, with 7% of people aged 65 ...

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 ...

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