Hospital Visits For Cannabis Poisoning Tripled Among Seniors After Canada Legalization, Study Finds

Photo caption: Older adults are more at risk for cannabis poisoning because they’re likely taking other medications, researchers said. Photo source: Getty Images. Article by Ty Roush. Forbes – May 20, 2024. Study: JAMA Internal Medicine.

Topline The number of older adults hospitalized for cannabis poisoning tripled after Canada legalized the retail sale of marijuana, according to a study published Monday in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, as the drug’s rapid legalization in North America leads to more calls about side-effects—including among seniors. […]

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