Cannabis Use Among American Seniors Has Increased Dramatically Since 2007
By
bookofjoe
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Summary
The article reports on the significant increase in cannabis use among American seniors aged 65 and older. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use in this demographic has risen dramatically from 1 in 300 in 2007 to 1 in 10 today, making seniors the fastest-growing age group for cannabis consumption. One in 15 seniors now report using cannabis at least monthly.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledIn 2007 just one in 300 Americans aged 65 and older reported using cannabis within the previous 12 months, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).
That figure is one in ten for today's over-65s.
No other age group has increased its use faster.
One in 15 seniors say they use it at least monthly.
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