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Tag: Elderly

Cannabis & Driving: Impairment in Older, THC Experienced, Adults

Even after years of prior cannabis use, product use prior to driving can still cause impairment in older / substance experienced drivers, ages 65 – 79 years. These were among the findings of authors (DiCiano, P. et.al.) recently released in JAMA (January 2024) evaluating cannabis and its influence upon impaired driving among older adults. Researchers […]

THC & Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Adults Age 50+ (Feb 2021)

In the February 2, 2021 edition of Jama Network Open, a study titled, “Evaluation of THC-Related Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Among Adults Aged 50 Years and Older, A Systematic Review and Metaregression Analysis” (Velayudhan et.al.) was released. While there are numerous studies that examine youth / young adults, marijuana use and adverse mental health issues, this study […]