Cannabis use among older adults (over the age of 65) is growing rapidly. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicated that between 2015 and 2023, the prevalence of self-reported previous ...

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The potency of cannabis has increased dramatically, Yearwood said, with THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) levels rising from around three per cent two decades ago to as high as 14 per cent today.

And older brains also become more sensitive to psychoactive substances, such as tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the active compound in cannabis that gives it its high.

Cannabis, also known as marijuana or weed, is widely consumed worldwide, whether for recreational or medicinal purposes. Over the past decades, the use of cannabis has been fully legalized or ...

It also defines THC as “any tetrahydrocannabinol derived from hemp, including, but not limited to, Delta-8, Delta-9 or Delta-10.

Cannabidiol (CBD): 14.8 milligrams Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): 0.409 milligrams Total cannabinoids: 15.2 milligrams Terpenes: Tested Pesticides: Tested Mycotoxins: Pass Heavy metals: Pass ...

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Older adults are turning to cannabis products, but with emerging research indicating associated risks for seniors, experts urge caution regarding effects on elderly users’ health.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks about Senate Bill 3 during a press conference in the Texas Capitol on May 28, 2025. Patrick, flanked by state lawmakers, argued the bill's ban on THC products would be ...

Nowadays, cannabis tends to have higher levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which increases strain on the body, especially the heart and brain. Regular vs. occasional cannabis use ...