Experts warn of surge in seniors hooked on weed… as new figures show twice as many people over 65 seek help in states where it’s legal

The number of seniors being treated for cannabis-related health issues has surged in the US since 2017, with rates twice as high in areas where the drug is legal.

Researchers from the FDA and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services analyzed insurance claims of 56million Americans 65 and older in about two dozen states.

They found medical visits for any kind of weed-related problems, including cannabis addiction or poisoning, increased between 2017 and 2022 regardless of the drug’s legal status, across the United States.

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