Cannabis and Cognition in Older Adults: UK Biobank Study Review
The 2025 UK Biobank study on cannabis and cognition aging neuroscience examined cognitive performance in older adults with a history of cannabis use. Findings showed mixed associations, with some benefits and some risks linked to early and long-term use.…
Cannabis Dispensary Staff Counseling: Safety Gaps Revealed
A 2023 national survey reveals significant cannabis dispensary counseling gaps among staff, with many lacking addiction awareness. Most safety guidance comes from budtenders, not clinicians. State regulations show limited effect on counseling practices.
Medical vs. Recreational Cannabis Use: Survey Reveals Overlap
A survey of cannabis users reveals significant cannabis use psychiatric symptoms overlap between medical and recreational users. Most medical users also use recreationally, with higher daily use and psychiatric symptom rates. Only 23% had formal medical…
Cannabis Use in Older Adults: Guidance Gap After Legalization
A qualitative study highlights the older adults cannabis use guidance gap in Canada after legalization. Older adults primarily use cannabis for therapeutic reasons but face inadequate clinical support. This gap poses safety concerns and calls for better…
Thailand Cannabis Knowledge Gap: Thai Border Survey 2024
A 2024 survey at a Thai border hospital highlights cannabis health literacy Thailand, showing over 60% of participants unaware of medical uses and risks. Despite legalization awareness, knowledge gaps persist, especially among health volunteers. This…
DMT, Cannabis Dementia Risk, Valbenazine Elderly: 2025 Evidence
This 2025 review highlights cannabis dementia risk older adults alongside vaporized DMT for depression and valbenazine treatment in elderly patients. The cannabis dementia risk older adults study shows a higher dementia diagnosis rate after…
Cannabis Clinics vs GPs: Australian Patient Satisfaction Survey 2025
The 2025 Australian survey reveals significant differences in medicinal cannabis patient satisfaction between specialty cannabis clinics and generalist doctors. Patients attending cannabis clinics report lower satisfaction across multiple care dimensions…
2026 Cohort Study on Cannabis and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
The cannabis cognitive decline study 2026 analyzed over 200,000 older adults and found no significant link between cannabis use and accelerated cognitive decline or dementia risk. However, limitations in exposure measurement and cohort bias mean the…
Review of the ESCAPE Study on Cannabis Extract for Chronic Pain
The ESCAPE study investigated cannabis extract chronic pain effects in 64 German patients using a 1:1 THC:CBD formulation. Pain scores fell and quality of life improved, but without a control group, causality cannot be confirmed. This observational study…
Cannabis Use Among Adults Over 50: Prevalence and Medical Use Data
Cannabis use prevalence older adults was significant in 2018, with nearly 1 in 5 Americans aged 50 to 64 reporting use. Smoking was the dominant consumption method, and medical use often occurred without healthcare provider guidance. This data highlights…