Older Adults on Prescribed Cannabis Report Well-Being Gains, But Study Cannot Rule Out Placebo or Natural Recovery
Older aged individuals experience considerable improvement in health and well-being when prescribed cannabis-based medicinal products — though these findings come from an observational registry without a comparator arm, meaning improvement cannot be…
Cannabis Medicines Cause Dose-Dependent Side Effects in Older Adults, Meta-Analysis Finds
Dose-dependent side effects cannabinoids cause include dizziness, dry mouth, and coordination difficulties in older adults. This 2024 meta-analysis highlights the importance of cautious dosing. Understanding these risks helps clinicians manage…
Older Adults Using Cannabis for Sleep Differ in Patterns From Other Cannabis Users, Small Clinic Survey Finds
Among cannabis users in our sample, 29% reported cannabis sleep disturbance older adults as their reason for use. These users showed higher frequency and preference for THC products compared to others. This survey provides preliminary insights into…
Older Adults with COPD Were Prescribed Synthetic Cannabinoids More Often—and at Higher Doses—Than Those Without the Disease
Synthetic oral cannabinoid prescribing is significantly more common among older adults with COPD compared to those without the disease. These patients also receive higher doses and longer treatment durations. Understanding these prescribing patterns is…
Cannabis use, cognitive function and dementia risk in older adults: observational and genetic analyses.
This study examines cannabis use disorder dementia risk and cognitive function in older adults. Observational and genetic analyses reveal no significant increase in dementia risk. These findings provide important insights for clinicians and patients…