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 ...

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 ...

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% ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...