STILL AT WOODSTOCK? –
June 3, 2025 – In 2023, roughly 7 percent of adults 65 and older reported using the drug in the past month. Researchers found marijuana use among older adults who are college-educated, higher-income earners and female. Findings highlight the need for health care providers to screen adult patients for cannabis use and educate them about potential risks.
Top 5 Reasons Older Adults Use Cannabis
A 2024 report from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, which is supported by AARP, found that older adults are using marijuana for a variety of reasons, including to:
- Relax (81 percent)
- Help with sleep (68 percent)
- Enjoy the effects/feel good (64 percent)
- Help with pain relief (63 percent)
- Help with mental health and mood (53 percent)
