Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, sleep disturbance, anxiety & depression. Just over three-quarters reported cannabis "somewhat" or "extremely" helpful #geriatrics #cannabis https://t.co/nje5TsZZxi
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The discussions highlight statistics from the publication, such as the 15% of older adults using cannabis for medical purposes, particularly for pain, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. Phrases like 'game changer' and 'consider adding cannabis to their shortlist' underscore the perceived importance and urgency in recognizing cannabis as a treatment, reflecting a hopeful tone toward its integration into medical practices.
A majority of the posts show support for the findings in the publication, indicating that users generally believe in the benefits of cannabis for older adults.
Users display high curiosity towards the topic, often discussing its implications for health and aging.
While many posts reference personal experiences or opinions, they engage with the topic at a surface level, indicating some interest but not deep analytical discussion.
Users perceive the publication as having significant potential influence on medical practices and the acceptance of cannabis in geriatric care.
Abstract in brief
- A study of older adults (65+) in a geriatrics clinic found that about 15% reported using cannabis in the past 3 years, mainly for medical reasons such as pain and sleep disturbances.
- The majority of users found cannabis somewhat or extremely helpful, with most obtaining it through dispensaries and using forms like lotions and tinctures rather than smoking.
- Many older adults started using cannabis later in life, often after age 60, suggesting that as societal attitudes change and legalization expands, cannabis use among this demographic is likely to grow.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky高齢者における大麻・CBDの潜在的市場は巨大。 UCサンディエゴが行った匿名調査では65歳以上の8%が大麻を常用し、その半数はCBDだけを使用している。78%が医療使用であり、痛み、不眠、不安、うつに対して使用している人が多い。 https://t.co/fXEza0r6ol https://t.co/Vfe3YYsDAX
#cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but need better communication with healthcare providers. Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults https://t.co/azWYCpNO3X
The use of cannabis is an emerging treatment for common symptoms in older adults “Lotions (35%), tinctures (35%), and smoking (30%) were the most common administration forms”. Learn more: https://t.co/0oBaCHN28v" https://t.co/I4kdoklfIi
More adults over the age of 65 are turning to medical cannabis to treat common ailments associated with aging. These include pain management, sleep issues, and anxiety and/or depression. https://t.co/fOh448ED2I #MedTwitter #geriatrics #MedicalCannabis #CannabisCommunity https://t.co/Xv29PM7Ya9
“The survey reported that most adults in the sample began using #cannabis after the age of 60 years & primarily used it for medical purposes. The authors hypothesized that cannabis use by older adults is likely to increase in near future.” #geriatrics https://t.co/pFHIZaDeB8
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RT @Peter_Grinspoon: #cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but n…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: #cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but n…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: #cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but n…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: #cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but n…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: #cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but n…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: #cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but n…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: #cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but n…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: #cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but n…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: #cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but n…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: #cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but n…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: #cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but n…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: #cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but n…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: #cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but n…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: #cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but n…
#cannabis use increasing with older adults, especially for #chronicpain & #insomnia, may help with polypharmacy, but need better communication with healthcare providers. Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults https://t.co/azWYCpNO3X
RT @CannaClinicians: More adults over the age of 65 are turning to medical cannabis to treat common ailments associated with aging. These i…
RT @CannaClinicians: More adults over the age of 65 are turning to medical cannabis to treat common ailments associated with aging. These i…
RT @CannaClinicians: More adults over the age of 65 are turning to medical cannabis to treat common ailments associated with aging. These i…
RT @CannaClinicians: More adults over the age of 65 are turning to medical cannabis to treat common ailments associated with aging. These i…
More adults over the age of 65 are turning to medical cannabis to treat common ailments associated with aging. These include pain management, sleep issues, and anxiety and/or depression. https://t.co/fOh448ED2I #MedTwitter #geriatrics #MedicalCannabis #CannabisCommunity https://t.co/Xv29PM7Ya9
RT @yuji_masataka: 高齢者における大麻・CBDの潜在的市場は巨大。 UCサンディエゴが行った匿名調査では65歳以上の8%が大麻を常用し、その半数はCBDだけを使用している。78%が医療使用であり、痛み、不眠、不安、うつに対して使用している人が多い。 htt…
RT @yuji_masataka: 高齢者における大麻・CBDの潜在的市場は巨大。 UCサンディエゴが行った匿名調査では65歳以上の8%が大麻を常用し、その半数はCBDだけを使用している。78%が医療使用であり、痛み、不眠、不安、うつに対して使用している人が多い。 htt…
RT @yuji_masataka: 高齢者における大麻・CBDの潜在的市場は巨大。 UCサンディエゴが行った匿名調査では65歳以上の8%が大麻を常用し、その半数はCBDだけを使用している。78%が医療使用であり、痛み、不眠、不安、うつに対して使用している人が多い。 htt…
RT @yuji_masataka: 高齢者における大麻・CBDの潜在的市場は巨大。 UCサンディエゴが行った匿名調査では65歳以上の8%が大麻を常用し、その半数はCBDだけを使用している。78%が医療使用であり、痛み、不眠、不安、うつに対して使用している人が多い。 htt…
RT @yuji_masataka: 高齢者における大麻・CBDの潜在的市場は巨大。 UCサンディエゴが行った匿名調査では65歳以上の8%が大麻を常用し、その半数はCBDだけを使用している。78%が医療使用であり、痛み、不眠、不安、うつに対して使用している人が多い。 htt…
RT @yuji_masataka: 高齢者における大麻・CBDの潜在的市場は巨大。 UCサンディエゴが行った匿名調査では65歳以上の8%が大麻を常用し、その半数はCBDだけを使用している。78%が医療使用であり、痛み、不眠、不安、うつに対して使用している人が多い。 htt…
RT @yuji_masataka: 高齢者における大麻・CBDの潜在的市場は巨大。 UCサンディエゴが行った匿名調査では65歳以上の8%が大麻を常用し、その半数はCBDだけを使用している。78%が医療使用であり、痛み、不眠、不安、うつに対して使用している人が多い。 htt…
RT @yuji_masataka: 高齢者における大麻・CBDの潜在的市場は巨大。 UCサンディエゴが行った匿名調査では65歳以上の8%が大麻を常用し、その半数はCBDだけを使用している。78%が医療使用であり、痛み、不眠、不安、うつに対して使用している人が多い。 htt…
RT @yuji_masataka: 高齢者における大麻・CBDの潜在的市場は巨大。 UCサンディエゴが行った匿名調査では65歳以上の8%が大麻を常用し、その半数はCBDだけを使用している。78%が医療使用であり、痛み、不眠、不安、うつに対して使用している人が多い。 htt…
RT @yuji_masataka: 高齢者における大麻・CBDの潜在的市場は巨大。 UCサンディエゴが行った匿名調査では65歳以上の8%が大麻を常用し、その半数はCBDだけを使用している。78%が医療使用であり、痛み、不眠、不安、うつに対して使用している人が多い。 htt…
RT @yuji_masataka: 高齢者における大麻・CBDの潜在的市場は巨大。 UCサンディエゴが行った匿名調査では65歳以上の8%が大麻を常用し、その半数はCBDだけを使用している。78%が医療使用であり、痛み、不眠、不安、うつに対して使用している人が多い。 htt…
RT @yuji_masataka: 高齢者における大麻・CBDの潜在的市場は巨大。 UCサンディエゴが行った匿名調査では65歳以上の8%が大麻を常用し、その半数はCBDだけを使用している。78%が医療使用であり、痛み、不眠、不安、うつに対して使用している人が多い。 htt…
高齢者における大麻・CBDの潜在的市場は巨大。 UCサンディエゴが行った匿名調査では65歳以上の8%が大麻を常用し、その半数はCBDだけを使用している。78%が医療使用であり、痛み、不眠、不安、うつに対して使用している人が多い。 https://t.co/fXEza0r6ol https://t.co/Vfe3YYsDAX
RT @cannaworldsite: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults https://t.co/LWV9gw3rth
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults https://t.co/LWV9gw3rth
Study: 15% of (USA) #seniors report having used #cannabis products within the past 3 years. Most of them initiated cannabis use after the age of 60 years and used it for medical purposes to treat pain, sleep disturbance, anxiety, and/or depression. https://t.co/33uudRiYHA
Cannabis use by older adults is likely to increase due to medical need, favorable legalization, and attitudes. https://t.co/2kIi08VXZu
"Most older adults in the sample initiated cannabis use after the age of 60 years and used it primarily for medical purposes to treat pain, sleep disturbance, anxiety, and/or depression." https://t.co/pGNwcJs8yJ
RT @TexasNORML: A study found that "most older adults in the sample initiated cannabis use after the age of 60 years and used it primarily…
A study found that "most older adults in the sample initiated cannabis use after the age of 60 years and used it primarily for medical purposes to treat pain, sleep disturbance, anxiety, and/or depression." https://t.co/XRshMBPl0T https://t.co/wRyZ8RG4Zh
RT @TexasNORML: A study found that "most older adults in the sample initiated cannabis use after the age of 60 years and used it primarily…
A study found that "most older adults in the sample initiated cannabis use after the age of 60 years and used it primarily for medical purposes to treat pain, sleep disturbance, anxiety, and/or depression." https://t.co/XRshMBPl0T https://t.co/USs8SUAET1
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults - Yang - - Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/RX6yBpTZuZ
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults @msaludpy @MazzoleniJulio @esperanza_py @guillesequera @bachinunez_nuez ¿No es la misma ciencia que llevó al altar a Chiquitunga? https://t.co/Hp60ddNnZw
RT @sinsibility: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults https://t.co/5M2wz2fiRS Helps with overcoming stigma.
Of almost 600 adults aged 65 and older, surveyed at a geriatrics clinic: "Sixty‐one percent used cannabis for the first time as older adults (aged ≥61 years), and these users overall engaged in less risky use patterns." Read more about the study here: https://t.co/EykU95z7mZ https://t.co/Tt4MooeeQ7
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults - Yang - - Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/F7klcXc5nf
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults https://t.co/5M2wz2fiRS Helps with overcoming stigma.
RT @elliott_rohan: 15% of older people attending a US geriatrics clinic used #cannabis in the patient survey. https://t.co/f4wCrLqMbW
15% of older people attending a US geriatrics clinic used #cannabis in the patient survey. https://t.co/f4wCrLqMbW
RT @HeartOTXHeartMD: “The survey reported that most adults in the sample began using #cannabis after the age of 60 years & primarily used i…
RT @HeartOTXHeartMD: “The survey reported that most adults in the sample began using #cannabis after the age of 60 years & primarily used i…
“The survey reported that most adults in the sample began using #cannabis after the age of 60 years & primarily used it for medical purposes. The authors hypothesized that cannabis use by older adults is likely to increase in near future.” #geriatrics https://t.co/pFHIZaDeB8
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @IACM_Bulletin: The use of cannabis is an emerging treatment for common symptoms in older adults “Lotions (35%), tinctures (35%), and…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @IACM_Bulletin: The use of cannabis is an emerging treatment for common symptoms in older adults “Lotions (35%), tinctures (35%), and…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @IACM_Bulletin: The use of cannabis is an emerging treatment for common symptoms in older adults “Lotions (35%), tinctures (35%), and…
RT @IACM_Bulletin: The use of cannabis is an emerging treatment for common symptoms in older adults “Lotions (35%), tinctures (35%), and…
RT @IACM_Bulletin: The use of cannabis is an emerging treatment for common symptoms in older adults “Lotions (35%), tinctures (35%), and…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
RT @Peter_Grinspoon: Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, slee…
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults most common...symptoms being pain/arthritis, sleep disturbance, anxiety & depression. Just over three-quarters reported cannabis "somewhat" or "extremely" helpful #geriatrics #cannabis https://t.co/nje5TsZZxi
RT @IACM_Bulletin: The use of cannabis is an emerging treatment for common symptoms in older adults “Lotions (35%), tinctures (35%), and…
The use of cannabis is an emerging treatment for common symptoms in older adults “Lotions (35%), tinctures (35%), and smoking (30%) were the most common administration forms”. Learn more: https://t.co/0oBaCHN28v" https://t.co/I4kdoklfIi
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults - Online ahead of print. https://t.co/EENJ0C9121 #Cannabis #Cannabinoids #EmergingTreatment #OlderAdults #Pain #SleepDisturbance #Anxiety #Depression #SilverTour #Seniors #WellBeing https://t.co/S6tQQUZbOz
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults https://t.co/bZCxdpnG89 [full-text pdf] https://t.co/ShbrN4CFtW https://t.co/UEwDgo6l5V
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults. https://t.co/COKS0wxEXa
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults. https://t.co/5D9VyhfzGa #hemp #CBD Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults. Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2020...
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults - https://t.co/EENJ0C9121 Online ahead of print. #Cannabis #Cannabinoids #OlderAdults #Pain #SleepDisturbance #Anxiety #Depression https://t.co/wYZZUtzrwJ
We all know that there is an opioid crisis within the U.S. right now. More and more people are turning to cannabis for pain relief, even older adults! More doctors should consider adding cannabis to their shortlist of prescribed pain medications. https://t.co/ExHV2eU1SL
It's not just the younger generations using cannabis, a survey of 568 adults over the age of 65 found that 15% were using cannabis, and over half of those individuals were using on a regular basis primarily for pain relief. https://t.co/ExHV2eU1SL
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults. https://t.co/OD1HMgBF30
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults. https://t.co/BQmn1TaMGi
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults @Athens4Cannabis https://t.co/hQDwPp9GAl
Sixty‐one percent used #cannabis for the first time as older adults (aged ≥61 years), and these users overall engaged in less risky use patterns (e.g., more likely to use for medical purposes, less likely to consume via smoking). #AUSPOL #HomeGrowAmnesty https://t.co/M9re10TrAJ
RT @AGSJournal: Most older adults in the sample initiated #cannabis use after the age of 60 years and used it primarily for medical purpos…
RT @AGSJournal: Most older adults in the sample initiated #cannabis use after the age of 60 years and used it primarily for medical purpos…
Most older adults in the sample initiated #cannabis use after the age of 60 years and used it primarily for medical purposes to treat pain, sleep disturbance, anxiety, and/or depression. #geriatrics https://t.co/o8u57suVoV https://t.co/UT1WkJtPQs
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults https://t.co/rxzCtHWi9P Just out, work by MSTAR and UCSD medical student Kevin Yang, revealing cannabis use characteristics in a geriatrics clinic sample. @UCSDMedSchool #geriatrics
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