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.

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 ...

Among nearly 15,700 adults ages 65 and older, the prevalence of past-month cannabis use rose from 4.8% in 2021 to 7% in 2023 (OR 1.23, 95% CI 1.08-1.41), reported Benjamin Han, MD, of the ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 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.

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 ...

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

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 ...

As cannabis use climbs among adults 65+, growing evidence reveals rising health risks—from ER visits and cardiac strain to increased dementia diagnoses.