ArticleDrugs - real world outcomes2024
Older Adults' Use of Cannabis and Attitudes Around Disclosing Medical Cannabis Use to Their Healthcare Providers in California: A Mixed Methods Study.
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- Modes of Cannabis Use and Mental Health Outcomes Among Older Adults in the United States.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2026Article
- Integrating harm reduction interventions for older adults in opioid treatment programs: a qualitative study of patient and provider perspectives.Harm reduction journal · 2026Article
- Recent Trends in Cannabis Use in Adults Ages 60 Years and Older.Substance abuse and rehabilitation · 2026Review
- DSM-5 Criteria for Alcohol and Cannabis Use Disorders: Are Older Adults Less Likely to Endorse Certain Criteria?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Fibromyalgia.Current issues in molecular biology · 2025Review
- Emergency care utilization in persons with substance related diagnoses.Addictive behaviors reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe 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.
objectiveThe aim was to investigate older adults' cannabis use behaviors and attitudes around disclosing medical cannabis use to their primary healthcare providers (HCPs).
methodsNineteen older adults (ages 65+ years) with self-reported medical cannabis use were recruited from flyers posted in ambulatory clinics in San Diego, CA. Surveys and semi-structured interviews on cannabis use were completed. A multi-methods approach was used to analyze data.
resultsParticipants' mean age was 75.3 years; 52.6% identified as women, and 89.5% as White. Cannabis was used by all participants to treat pain and by 75% for insomnia, with 25-33% reductions in use of prescription medications to treat these symptoms. Approximately 89% reported their primary HCPs were aware of their cannabis use, and 84.2% felt very comfortable/comfortable talking to HCPs about cannabis. Common themes from interviews included participants (1) being motivated to disclose cannabis use to their HCPs to seek medical advice on dosing, side effects, and benefits of cannabis, (2) feeling comfortable disclosing cannabis use as legalization has eased the stigma around cannabis use, and (3) perceiving mostly neutral attitudes from HCPs on their cannabis use.
conclusionThe study emphasizes the pivotal role of HCPs as educators in addressing patient inquiries about cannabis, underlining the need for equipping healthcare professionals with evidence-based knowledge through education and training initiatives.
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