Cannabis Risks Rise for Aging Users A Cautionary Tale

#Cannabis #ElderlyHealth #Marijuana #PublicHealth #Aging #Geriatrics #THC #CBD #Addiction #Dementia #Research #Legalization #HealthRisks #MedicalMarijuana #PatientSafety #SeniorCare #InterestingWorld #InterestingWorldy @InterestingWorldy #topnews #viral Is cannabis safe for seniors? A new wave of research suggests potential harms as cannabis use climbs among older adults. The New York Times reports a rise in cannabis-related ER visits and hospitalizations, along with a Canadian study linking acute care to subsequent dementia. While older people often seek cannabis for therapeutic reasons, evidence of its effectiveness remains limited. A recent study in JAMA shows that cannabis use among adults sixty-five and older jumped to seven percent in 2023, from under one percent in two thousand five. Experts cite the steady march of state legalization and declining perceptions of risk as drivers. - Did you know? - Current cannabis products are far more potent than the weed of previous generations, increasing the risk of adverse effects in older users. https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/health-risks-from-cannabis-may-grow-as-users-age/

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