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Jun 1, 2023 · Dr. Moore: So not just seniors but all people should really know that cannabis has potential negative effects on your lungs, your heart, your brain. It can interact with medications. It can lead to dependence on the cannabis. So for example, for the lungs, smoking or vaping cannabis can cause lung injury. This is true because of the smoke.
Mar 26, 2021 · Finally, keep in mind that older patients with preexisting neurocognitive impairment such as in Alzheimer disease might be particularly vulnerable to adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, and mood changes, which in turn can account for significant and unpredictable fluctuations in cognition and behavior. Such unpredictability ...
Nov 1, 2019 · Efficacy and Indications for Medical Cannabis in Older Adults. The geriatric population may benefit from cannabis treatment for a variety of symptoms, such as chronic pain, sleep difficulties, tremor, spasticity, agitation, nausea, vomiting, and reduced appetite. Cannabis may also be useful in palliative care.
- Ran Abuhasira, Addie Ron, Inbal Sikorin, Victor Novack
- 10.3390/jcm8111819
- 2019
- J Clin Med. 2019 Nov; 8(11): 1819.
- What Might Be Behind This Trend?
- What Conditions Are Older Adults Using Cannabis for?
- What Are The Risks For Older People Using Medical Cannabis?
- Cardiac Health and Cannabis Use
- Medication Interactions
- Changes in Thinking, Both Pro and Con
- What's The Bottom Line?
A confluence of factors seems to be responsible, including the decrease in stigma associated with cannabis use and the increased interest in the use of medical marijuana by older patients. Stigma is a complicated issue, but most would agree that the stigma associated with cannabis use is lessening, especially for medical cannabis. In a recent poll,...
Studies show that older adults commonly use medical cannabis for the same conditions younger patients do: pain, insomnia, neuropathy, and anxiety.
This is new territory, as either there haven't been large numbers of older adults who report using medical cannabis, or if they have been using it they have kept it quiet, due to its illegality and due to the stigma. Medical cannabis is typically well tolerated among older adults; however, as with all medications, there is no such thing as a free l...
Cannabis is known to increase heart rate and can increase blood pressure, though there doesn't seem to be much if any quality evidence directly linking cannabis use with coronary events, according to a recent review by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Still, the authors of this review do recommend screening people with coronary di...
Older people tend to have comorbid health conditions and may be taking multiple medications. Cannabis has about 600 chemicals in it, and in theory the two main active ingredients in cannabis, THC and CBD, could either increase or decrease the blood levels of other drugs you are taking by affecting the enzymes in your liver that help metabolize your...
The psychoactivity, or the high that cannabis causes, is another potential concern for older adults, especially those at risk for confusion and dementia. These days, with the ability to buy cannabis in medical dispensaries, there is more control over the types or strains of cannabis that one can buy and consume, and it is easier to avoid the high b...
Cannabis use among the elderly is growing, as there is more public acceptance and reduced stigma. Medical cannabis is increasingly viewed as an effective option for managing insomnia and chronic pain. It's key to have an informed discussion with your doctor to weigh the safety risks, especially if you have cardiac issues, are taking multiple medica...
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The majority (78%) used cannabis for medical purposes only, with the most common targeted conditions/symptoms being pain/arthritis (73%), sleep disturbance (29%), anxiety (24%), and depression (17%). Just over three-quarters reported cannabis "somewhat" or "extremely" helpful in managing one of these conditions, with few adverse effects.
- Kevin H. Yang, Christopher N. Kaufmann, Reva Nafsu, Ella T. Lifset, Khai Nguyen, Michelle Sexton, Be...
- 2021
Apr 2, 2024 · Key Takeaways. Cannabis may improve sleep in people with chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, and restless legs syndrome. Cannabis may induce sleep by suppressing arousal and increasing adenosine. The relaxing effects of sativa versus indica depend on amount, timing and the individual.
Jan 13, 2020 · Aim: This narrative literature review aims to provide a brief introduction for the geriatrician to the potential indications, evidence-base, contra-indications and side effects of medical cannabinoids in older people. Methods: A search was conducted of CENTRAL, Medline, Embase, CINAHL and psycINFO, Cochrane and Web of Science databases.
