Seniors And Medical Cannabis

Older adults and medical marijuana: Reduced …

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/older-adults-and-medical-marijuana-reduced-stigma-and-increased-use-2-2020040119321

Medical marijuana - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/medical-marijuana/art-20137855

Medical marijuana is a term for derivatives of the Cannabis sativa plant that are used to ease symptoms caused by certain medical conditions. Medical marijuana is …

A Guide to Cannabis and Seniors - CNBS

https://www.cnbs.org/health/cannabis-and-seniors/

In general, medical marijuana is gaining acceptance among seniors as use becomes more widespread. This sentiment …

The Age of Cannabis Has Arrived: Issues for Older Adults

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/age-cannabis-has-arrived-issues-older-adults

It has been well established that heavy marijuana use in both young and middle-aged adults can cause mild functional and structural brain impairments affecting …

Marijuana Use in the Elderly: Implications and …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28595684/

Pharmacists play an important role in the management of medications including drug use of potentially illegal drugs, including marijuana. The use of both …

Is marijuana safe for older adults?

https://www.uchealth.org/today/is-marijuana-safe-for-older-adults/

The UCHealth Seniors Clinic at the Anschutz Medical Campus serves patients who are 75 and older. Photo by UCHealth. The percentage of older adults who say they’re using marijuana is …

Older Americans Are Flocking to Medical Marijuana

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/07/health/seniors-marijuana-cannabis-pain.html

Marijuana use is also associated with an increased risk of motor vehicle accidents, so Dr. Casarett and Dr. Briscoe advise counseling older patients not to drive for six to nine hours after use,...

Is Medical Marijuana for Seniors Safe and Beneficial?

https://www.seniorsguide.com/senior-health/is-medical-marijuana-for-seniors-safe-and-beneficial/

A controversial drug that many older adults recall from their youth (fondly or with reproach!) is now accepted for medical use and is legal in most states. Medical …