Study Finds Growing Cannabis Use Among Older Adults
June 11, 2025
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. Cannabis can complicate the management of chronic diseases and be potentially harmful if patients are not educated on its use and potential risks.

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