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One in nine older cannabis users may have use disorder
Original: One in nine older adults who use cannabis may meet criteria for cannabis use disorder
New reporting suggests that among older adults who use cannabis, roughly one in nine may meet the criteria for cannabis use disorder. The finding highlights growing concern as cannabis use rises among seniors, driven in part by legalization and its use for pain, sleep and other conditions. Commenters note that many older users are unaware of dependence risks and that clinicians may overlook problem use in this age group.
Why now: Cannabis use among older adults is rising as legalization spreads, raising fresh concerns about addiction risks in this group
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- One in nine older adults who use cannabis may meet criteria for cannabis use disorder · Medical Xpress
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