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Study Finds Cannabis Use Has Reached Record High Among Older Adults
Seven percent of adults aged 65 and over now report using cannabis in the past month.
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20 results for “cannabis-consumers”
Health
Survey finds support for medical cannabis among UK health professionals
65% of respondents said they thought medical cannabis should be available on the NHS.
Medical cannabis
Exploring the potential of Medical Cannabis in cardiovascular diseases
Experts explore how Medical Cannabis may play a role in addressing cardiovascular issues.
News
US: Rising rates of cannabis use among older adults are ‘no surprise’
One in five Americans aged 50-60 have consumed cannabis in the last year – is the older generation recognising its benefits for health and wellbeing?
News
Scotland praised for ‘bold and welcome’ proposals to decriminalise drug use
Scottish leaders say it’s time to start approaching drug use from a public health, rather than a criminal justice, perspective.
Wellness
One in five taking part in Dry January turn to cannabis instead – survey
In a US survey, 21% of those polled said they were consuming cannabis-based products this month.
Science
US study finds rise in cannabis-related hospital visits among older people
The findings have led to calls for more patient-doctor communication around its use in medical care.
News
First US guidance published on cannabis use in surgery patients
The guidelines were prompted by concerns that cannabis can potentially interact with anaesthesia.
Wellness
Dry January: how cannabis can help cure the holiday hangover
Could cannabis be your secret weapon for staying alcohol-free in 2023?
Comment
Jointly shares four surprising truths about cannabis consumption
Data from Jointly suggests cannabis can be a powerful tool for health and wellbeing.
Pain
Cannabis consumers may experience more pain after surgery – study
The findings have led to calls for more research into the effects of cannabis on surgical outcomes.
Advocacy
“I’ll never stop campaigning for it to be free at the point of use” – councillor on medical cannabis and MS
SNP councillor, Laura Brennan-Whitefield, says her quality of life has improved with medical cannabis.
Pain
Medical cannabis safe and effective in older adults – study
Cannabis was safe, well-tolerated, and associated with meaningful reductions in pain.
Health
New data supports cannabis as a tool for health and wellbeing
Data was collected from the experiences of more than 200,000 cannabis consumers in the US.
News
Medical cannabis in the mainstream – five headlines to catch-up on
All your cannabis news in one place.
Medical cannabis
What does UK law say about medical cannabis and driving?
We explore the latest guidance for driving with a medical cannabis prescription.
News
Medical cannabis in the mainstream – this week’s top headlines
All the latest cannabis headlines in one place.
Industry
Education – the missing link in the medical cannabis industry
Cannabis Health spoke to Timothy Byars, director of Medical Cannabis Programmes at Pacific College in the US.
Advocacy
Celebrating cannabis – is 4/20 a help or a hindrance to the cause?
Are gatherings – such as those in Hyde Park – actually helping improve access for those who need it most?
Mental health
Five ways to practice mindfulness with CBD
Mindfulness is thought to relieve stress, lower blood pressure levels and help with better sleep