Marijuana use has increased dramatically among seniors 65 and older in the United States, as more older adults use cannabis ...

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

More adults aged 65 years and older reported using cannabis in 2023 than in 2021, especially adults with some chronic medical conditions.

Researchers identified patterns of cannabis use among veterans and factors associated with its use among those aged 65 years and older. This study identified patterns of cannabis use among veterans ...

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.

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.

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. "If we look even further ...

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

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 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.

"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 ...