Recent Trends in Cannabis Use in Adults Ages 60 Years and Older

Abstract This narrative review highlights the growing population of older adults (OA) who use cannabis and health considerations of cannabis use especially relevant to aging. The majority of OA who endorse using cannabis also report choosing it for medical purposes, most commonly to target symptoms of pain, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. However, many OA who use cannabis also do not discuss their use with their medical providers, and additional controlled clinical trials are needed to delineate which symptoms cannabis can