4 Things Older Adults Should Know About Using Marijuana

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When discussing older adults and marijuana use, there are a few factors that could influence the effect that marijuana has on them. With each passing year, older adults have been getting more and more into marijuana. This is especially effective for older adults looking for pain relief and sleep aids, preferably those that don’t come with significant side effects. Here are four of the most pressing: Reactions with medication Photo by rawpixel.com The most pressing issue medical experts are concerned with is the possible effect marijuana can have with common medications taken by older adults. Higher odds of mental health issues Photo by PICNIC_Fotografie via Pixabay According to a 2018 study published in the journal Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, older marijuana users are more likely to experience depression than non-users.

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With each passing year, older adults have been getting more and more into marijuana. With that said, there are some potential issues to be aware of.

Thanks for marijuana legalization, the herb has been going through a phase of reevaluation. People of all ages are more open to trying it, whether for recreational or medicinal purposes, especially when faced with the side effects of prescription medications. One of the fastest growing demographics are Baby Boomers.

A survey conducted on adults over the age of 55 between 2016 and 2018 found that men are increasing the amount of marijuana...

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