Relationship of Ethanol, Cannabinoids, Benzodiazepines, and Opioids to Serious Injuries from Falls in Adults Aged 55 and Older.
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April 27, 2026
A trauma center study of 274 adults over 55 found that cannabis use and falls in elderly adults was not associated with increased injury severity. This objective toxicological data challenges assumptions about cannabis-related fall risk and provides…
New FDA Memo Advances Medicare Coverage for Hemp CBD Products
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April 2, 2026
Medicare hemp CBD coverage is advancing due to a new FDA enforcement memo. This policy shift may improve access for millions of older adults. Clinicians should monitor evolving coverage criteria closely.
Anti-cannabis groups sue to block Medicare CBD program – GreenState
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April 1, 2026
Legal challenges to Medicare CBD policy create uncertainty for elderly patients who may benefit from cannabinoid therapy. This litigation could delay or prevent access to CBD treatments under Medicare. Elderly patients face barriers to cannabinoid…