Older Adults’ Use of Cannabis and Attitudes Around Disclosing Medical Cannabis Use to Their Healthcare Providers in California: A Mixed Methods Study

Abstract Background: The rapidly changing policy climate related to cannabis legalization has led to drastic changes in cannabis use in the United States (US). Medical cannabis use is increasing overall, but at a faster rate among older adults compared to other age groups. Objective: The aim was to investigate older adults’ cannabis use behaviors and attitudes around disclosing medical cannabis use to their primary healthcare providers (HCPs). Methods: Nineteen older adults (ages 65+ years) with self-reported medical cannabis use were