Does marijuana use affect healthcare use among older adults? The answer is yes, according to a recent study by Namkee Choi, Nathan Marti and Diana DiNitto focusing on individuals 50 years of age and older. Results from the study show that marijuana users had higher rates of injuries and Emergency Department visits despite being younger than non-users and having similar number of chronic medical conditions.
The study was based on a national epidemiological survey and published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.