
03/06/2025
Cannabis use among Americans 65 and older has skyrocketed — increasing nearly 46% from 2021 to 2023, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California San Diego and NYU, published in JAMA Internal Medicine. 🌿
In 2023, 7% of seniors reported using cannabis in the past month, up from 4.8% in 2021. The biggest increases were seen in older women and individuals earning over $75K a year — a dramatic shift from 2021, when higher earners had the lowest usage rates.
As more states legalize ma*****na and social acceptance grows, seniors are exploring cannabis for relief from chronic pain, stress, sleep issues, and conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
With usage growing fast, the study calls for better research and guidance for both patients and healthcare providers.
📈 The senior stoner wave is here.