Cannabis And Seniors: New Study Finds ‘Sizable Reduction In Pain Severity,’ Improved General Health, Mood, Sleep
A recent study on medical marijuana’s impact on older adults confirms similar research that marijuana has significant therapeutic benefits, including improvements in health, well-being, sleep and mood.
The research, published in the journal Drugs and Aging on June 17, reports “sizable reductions in pain severity and pain interference among older aged patients reporting chronic pain as their primary condition.”
Though older adults are among the fastest-growing demographic of cannabis users in the U.S. and around the world, authors of this latest study noted that the exclusion of seniors from clinical trials indicates a growing need for real-world evidence to assess the effectiveness and safety of these drugs for older …