Former Catholic school principal Sue Taylor says older people benefit the most from cannabis. Psychiatrists and researchers say the downsides are underappreciated
by Christina Caron, The New York Times Company Seniors are one of the fastest-growing populations of cannabis users in the United States. While some older a .
As cannabis becomes more widely legalized and socially accepted, experts argue that discouraging its use, especially among seniors, is counterproductive. Some older adults have grown wary of pill-pushing doctors and are actively seeking alternatives to traditional prescription medications.
The number of people aged 65 and older in the United States who had reported using cannabis in the past year rose to almost 3% by 2016. As of 2022, it was at more than 8%.