More than a tenth of senior citizens used marijuana within the past day, according to the results of a new federally funded study. The research also shows that among those who do consume cannabis, many use it to simply get high—but that medical reasons are also common. Researchers with the University of California San Diego …
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Research Suggests the Older You Get, the More Weed You Should Smoke
In experiments using human brain cell cultures and animal cells, the researchers found that cannabinol appeared to protect neurons against oxidative stress, a pernicious form of biological wear and tear that leads to cell death. Oxidative stress is considered a critical factor in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. The possible upshot? Smoking more weed could lower your chances …
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Green goes gray: Older folks trying weed in record numbers for help with pain, sleep
Willie Nelson excepted, it’s probably not an old dude’s face that pops to mind when you’re thinking of a typical marijuana user. But perhaps it should — older Americans have been getting into weed in record numbers in recent years. “We know that cannabis use is increasing in most age groups. But interestingly not in adolescents. …
More Older Adults Are Using Marijuana As An Alternative To Pharmaceuticals, Federally Funded Study From American Medical Association Shows
Most older adults who seek out marijuana do so to avoid negative effects associated with traditional pharmaceuticals or because they’ve exhausted other options to treat conditions like pain or sleep disorders, according to a new federally funded study released by the American Medical Association (AMA). http://www.marijuanamoment.net/more-older-adults-are-using-marijuana-as-an-alternative-to-pharmaceuticals-federally-funded-study-from-american-medical-association-shows/
Cannabis Can Improve Cognitive Performance In Seniors
Older adults with a history of cannabis use exhibit superior cognitive performance and slower age-related declines in executive function, according to data published in the journal Age and Ageing. Israeli researchers assessed cognitive performance in a cohort of more than 67,000 adults (mean age: 67 years old). Compared to non-users, participants with a history of cannabis use “performed …
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More Seniors Turning to Cannabis, But What’s the Appeal?
More American seniors are clamoring for cannabis than ever before, a new study found, and several cannabis executives and specialists aren’t surprised: Older cannabis users are turning to a medicine to treat a range of chronic conditions while also spreading word-of-mouth advice to friends and family on how cannabis helps them. http://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/business-issues-benchmarks/cannabis-consumer-trends/news/15750947/more-seniors-turning-to-cannabis-but-whats-the-appeal?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1068&pu_ext_id=6706f4c37e6a6f6f97a9342c
Older Adults Turning to Cannabis: Therapeutic Potential Shadowed by Growing Health Risks
Why the cannabis craze is reaching older adults Legal access and shifting perceptions have helped fuel cannabis use among adults 65 and older—from under 1 % in 2005 to 7 % in 2023—with many seeking relief for pain, insomnia, and anxiety. Benefits remain largely anecdotal Though users report better sleep and pain relief, clinical evidence remains sparse. …
Study: Cannabis Use Among Older Adults Higher Than Ever
Older Americans are using cannabis at record levels, according to research published in the monthly medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine that found the number of cannabis consumers in the U.S. aged 65+ jumped over 40% from 2021 to 2023. Published Monday, the study included 15,689 adults aged 65 or older. Respondents reported a significant increase in past-month …
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More people aged 65+ are trying out cannabis. Here’s what to know about the risks and benefits
Polls suggest Americans aged 65 and older are trying cannabis for the first time more than any other group in the country. This trend is propelled by decreased stigma and increased legalization, with 24 states and the District of Columbia allowing recreational use (in the UK, recreational use is still illegal). http://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/apr/18/benefits-risk-cannabis-older-adults
More people aged 65+ are trying out cannabis. Here’s what to know about the risks and benefits
Polls suggest Americans aged 65 and older are trying cannabis for the first time more than any other group in the country. This trend is propelled by decreased stigma and increased legalization, with 24 states and the District of Columbia allowing recreational use (in the UK, recreational use is still illegal). http://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/apr/18/benefits-risk-cannabis-older-adults
New Study Finds Cannabis Use is Surging Among Older Americans
A newly released study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal finds cannabis consumption increased by 75% among older Americans in the past four years. Specifically, researchers from New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine find cannabis use among those aged 65+ grew from 2.4% to 4.2% between 2015-2018. http://theemeraldmagazine.com/new-study-finds-cannabis-use-is-surging-among-older-americans/?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=New%20editor%20February%2023%202023&utm_medium=email
New Study Finds Cannabis Use is Surging Among Older Americans
A newly released study, published in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal, finds cannabis consumption increased by 75% among older Americans in the past four years. Specifically, researchers from New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine find cannabis use among those aged 65+ grew from 2.4% to 4.2% between 2015-2018. http://theemeraldmagazine.com/new-study-finds-cannabis-use-is-surging-among-older-americans/?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=August%2018%202023&utm_medium=email
Cannabis use among seniors is growing and there is no stopping it
Cannabis use among seniors is growing and there is no stopping it. Specifically, with the rise of medical (and recreational) cannabis legalisation comes soaring demand for cannabis-based products among people who fall into the senior age group.n fact, a survey published by Science Daily on October 7, 2020 concluded that of 568 senior respondents, 15% had consumed …
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What Happens If You Smoke Weed Every Day for 20 or 30 Years? – The Age When You Started Changes Everything
In several places, the recreational use of marijuana by individuals 21 and older has been legalized as public opinions about the drug have softened. But it’s important to remember the health effects of frequent use. There are some long-term negative and positive effects that medical professionals and therapy experts have noted. According to Aaron Weiner, a cognitive behavioral …
Seniors are using marijuana more than ever before
“It’s accepted now,” said one senior. “You used to have to sneak in the back alley to purchase it, but now you can just walk right into the store and buy it, just like you would go to Publix or Winn-Dixie.” http://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/2021/11/01/seniors-are-using-marijuana-more-than-ever-before/
At 80, David Crosby recalls his greatest weed moments
Singer-songwriter David Crosby ranks among the last musicians standing from the Woodstock generation. A Grammy winner twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—as co-founder of both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, he often serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hedonistic excess among the rock star set. http://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/david-crosby-recalls-greatest-marijuana-moments
Study: Seniors Report Using Cannabis Products to Mitigate Symptoms Associated with Older Age
Fifteen percent of seniors say they have used cannabis products within the past three years, primarily for therapeutic purposes, according to data from a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society. All the study’s participants were at least 65 years of age, and 73 percent were older than 75. http://norml.org/blog/2020/10/26/study-seniors-report-using-cannabis-products-to-mitigate-symptoms-associated-with-older-age/
1 in 20 older Americans say they regularly smoke marijuana: survey
There are a lot of old people lighting up! Roughly 1 in 20 older Americans reported using marijuana within the previous month in a survey of behavior between 2016 and 2018 among people aged 55 and older. Usage was more common among men at approximately 6.7% compared to women at 3.5%. Don’t you think this …
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New York Senate Passes Bill Protecting Medical Marijuana Patients From Eviction
The New York State Senate has approved a bill to grant housing protections for registered medical marijuana patients. Among other things, the measure would prohibit the eviction of tenants for using medical marijuana for a certified medical use. Federal law has not caught up with medical marijuana usage, but the states seem to be moving …
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Grandma gets high: Why seniors are consuming cannabis
Do you know that seniors are among the fastest growing and most enthusiastic consumers of cannabis? Yes, grandma is smoking weed and she is not at all shy about telling you about it. The curious thing is that these are not legacy users who smoked back in the 60’s and 70’s coming back to it …
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Meet the 81-year-old Beverly Hills rabbi who’s running for office to give people pot
California legalized cannabis for adults in 2016. But the city of Beverly Hills remains a cannabis-free zone. It does not allow any cannabis-related businesses within its limits – not even for medical purposes. Now comes an 81-year-old rabbi who’s running for city council for the express purpose of changing this. http://forward.com/news/national/440806/beverly-hills-california-cannabis-rabbi-jewish/
Study: Cannabis Use Among Seniors Increased 75% In 3 Years
Wondering why grandma has been so jolly lately? It may be the dope she’s smoking. According to a recent study, the number of seniors (65+) using cannabis has increased by a whopping 75% since 2015. And, although there are big increases across the board (age, race, gender, etc.), it was especially significant among higher income, …
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Seniors, it’s okay that you still love cannabis
The stereotype of the loner toker getting high in a cloud of smoke in his parents’ basement still persists in many quarters even though it was never ever really that true. But as many of you know, seniors are now one of the fastest growing consumer segments – many using weed for a variety of …
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