- Benjamin Han, MD, shares a cautionary tale of an elderly patient's adverse reaction to cannabis gummies with higher THC content.
- Concerns have emerged as older adults turn to cannabis for chronic pain, insomnia, and mental health issues.
- Studies in the U.S. and Canada indicate rising rates of cannabis-related healthcare use among older individuals.
- Older adults are advised caution due to the potent nature of current cannabis products and their vulnerability.
- Cannabis industry marketing and misconceptions about cannabis safety contribute to increased use among older people.
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