Cannabis use among seniors rising — and so are related ER visits

Seniors are among the fastest-growing age group for using cannabis in Canada. Meanwhile, the number of seniors ending up in emergency departments with cannabis poisoning has also risen sharply since legalization, new research shows.

Cannabis use among seniors rising — and so are related ER visits
The palm of a hand holding a cannabis gummy candy next to a pouch with a warning label.

Seniors are among the fastest-growing age group for using cannabis in Canada. Meanwhile, the number of seniors ending up in emergency departments with cannabis poisoning has also risen sharply since legalization, new research shows.