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Study shows medical cannabis consumption is rising among seniors

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial March 31, 2021

Canadian researchers have just released fascinating findings from a study into medical cannabis use among seniors. The results show that a growing number of older people appear to be using the leafy plant...

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Study: Long-term cannabis consumption does not cause cognitive differences in older adults

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial October 14, 2020

A new study published in the journal Drug & Alcohol Review claims that older cannabis consumers demonstrate no obvious differences in cognitive performance; as opposed to non-consumers. Based on...

https://www.rxleaf.com/mold-on-cannabis-the-dangers-of-contaminated-medicine/

NYU study: An increasing number of adults aged 65+ are using weed

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 7, 2020

The older population are lapping up the benefits of cannabis legalization, with fresh research indicating a rise in consumption among the 65+ age group. A team of researchers from New York University’s...

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/opioids-vs-marijuana

Federal funding for addiction treatment cannot be spent on medical cannabis

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial December 9, 2019

Federal dollars designated for opioid addiction treatments cannot be used on medical cannabis; as per orders from the U.S. government. The government's motive for this is to shield patients from the potential...

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/opioids-vs-marijuana

JAMA studies reveal decrease in opioid prescriptions in cannabis legal states

Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial April 13, 2018

Two peer-reviewed studies published in the JAMA Internal Medicine have revealed how cannabis use may have a positive impact on America’s opioid epidemic, which claimed 17,087 lives in 2016 alone. The...

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