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Increase in Cannabis-Related Emergency Visits for Older Adults Identified From 2005 to 2019

The rate of cannabis-related emergency department visits increased significantly for adults aged 65 years and older from 2005 to 2019.

2005 to 2019 Saw Rise in Cannabis-Related Emergency Visits for Older Adults

The rate of cannabis-related emergency department visits increased significantly for adults aged 65 years and older from 2005 to 2019.

Rise in Cannabis-Related Emergency Visits for Older Adults From 2005 to 2019

"Asking about cannabis use and providing education about its use should be a part of routine medical care for older adults."

Functionally Impaired Older Adults May Use/Misuse Cannabis, Rx Drugs

Functionally Impaired Older Adults May Use/Misuse Cannabis, Rx Drugs Credit: Getty Images HealthDay News — Older adults with functional impairments may be more likely to misuse prescription drugs and to use medical cannabis, according to a study published online May 20 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Benjamin H. Han, M.D., from the University of California, San Diego, and colleagues used data from the 2015−2019 cohorts of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health to identify adults older than age 50 years. Cannabis use and prescription opioid and tranquilizer/sedative (mis)use were compared for adults with and without functional impairment.

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