Legalized cannabis in Canada led to a tripling of emergency room visits for cannabis poisoning among seniors aged 65+.

Legalized weed in Canada led to a tripling of emergency room visits for cannabis poisoning among seniors aged 65 and older, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. After Canada legalized cannabis, the number of poisonings doubled and then tripled when edibles became available for retail sale, the study found. Researchers suggest that seniors may use cannabis intentionally but also sometimes by accident, when edibles are mistaken for other foods.

May 20, 2024
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