An overwhelming 88% of U.S. adults believe that marijuana should be legal either for medical or recreational use.

Older patients comprise a growing subset of medical marijuana patients, according to a new study.

Seniors’ perspectives on marijuana legalization, especially in the context of medical and recreational use, are multifaceted. Let’s delve into the nuances:

General Attitudes Toward Marijuana Legalization:
- An overwhelming 88% of U.S. adults believe that marijuana should be legal either for medical or recreational use. This sentiment reflects a broad acceptance of cannabis as a legitimate option for various purposes ¹.
- Approximately 57% of Americans advocate for both medical and recreational legalization, while 32% support legalization solely for medical use ¹.
- Interestingly, only 11% of the population opposes marijuana legalization altogether ¹.
Age Disparities:
- Older adults, particularly those aged 75 and older, exhibit lower levels of support for marijuana legalization. Only 31% of this age group endorse both medical and recreational use ¹ ².
- In contrast, larger proportions of other age groups, including 53% of those aged 65 to 74, favor legalization for both purposes ².
Stigma Reduction and Increased Medical Use:
Seniors’ perspectives on marijuana legalization, especially in the context of medical and recreational use, are multifaceted. Let’s delve into the nuances:

General Attitudes Toward Marijuana Legalization:

An overwhelming 88% of U.S. adults believe that marijuana should be legal either for medical or recreational use. This sentiment reflects a broad acceptance of cannabis as a legitimate option for various purposes ¹.

Approximately 57% of Americans advocate for both medical and recreational legalization, while 32% support legalization solely for medical use ¹.

Interestingly, only 11% of the population opposes marijuana legalization altogether ¹.

Age Disparities:

Older adults, particularly those aged 75 and older, exhibit lower levels of support for marijuana legalization. Only 31% of this age group endorse both medical and recreational use ¹ ².

In contrast, larger proportions of other age groups, including 53% of those aged 65 to 74, favor legalization for both purposes ².

Stigma Reduction and Increased Medical Use:

The stigma associated with cannabis use is gradually diminishing, especially concerning medical marijuana. A significant 94% of Americans express support for legal access to medical cannabis ³.

Among older adults, there’s a growing interest in using medical marijuana due to reduced stigma and increased awareness of its potential benefits ³.

Mixed Views on Recreational Legalization Impact:

Economic Impact: About 52% of Americans believe that legalizing recreational marijuana is beneficial for local economies. Only 17% view it negatively, while 29% perceive no impact ¹.

Criminal Justice System: 42% of adults think that recreational legalization contributes to a fairer criminal justice system, while 18% believe it makes it less fair ¹.

Other Drug Use: Opinions diverge on whether recreational marijuana use affects the use of other drugs29% say it increases drug use, 27% say it decreases it, and 42% see no impact ¹.

Community Safety: 34% believe that recreational legalization makes communities less safe, while 21% think it enhances safety44% perceive no impact ¹.

Partisan Differences:

Democrats tend to view recreational legalization more favorably, emphasizing its positive impact on local economies and the criminal justice system.

Republicans, especially older ones, express more reservations about recreational use, citing concerns about other drug use and community safety ¹.

In summary, seniors’ concerns about marijuana legalization span a spectrum, influenced by factors such as age, stigma reduction, and perceptions of societal impact. As discussions continue, understanding diverse viewpoints is crucial for informed decision-making.
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The stigma associated with cannabis use is gradually diminishing, especially concerning medical marijuana. A significant 94% of Americans express support for legal access to medical cannabis ³.
Among older adults, there’s a growing interest in using medical marijuana due to reduced stigma and increased awareness of its potential benefits ³.
Mixed Views on Recreational Legalization Impact:
- Economic Impact: About 52% of Americans believe that legalizing recreational marijuana is beneficial for local economies. Only 17% view it negatively, while 29% perceive no impact ¹.
- Criminal Justice System: 42% of adults think that recreational legalization contributes to a fairer criminal justice system, while 18% believe it makes it less fair ¹.
- Other Drug Use: Opinions diverge on whether recreational marijuana use affects the use of other drugs29% say it increases drug use, 27% say it decreases it, and 42% see no impact ¹.
- Community Safety: 34% believe that recreational legalization makes communities less safe, while 21% think it enhances safety44% perceive no impact ¹.
Partisan Differences:
- Democrats tend to view recreational legalization more favorably, emphasizing its positive impact on local economies and the criminal justice system.
- Republicans, especially older ones, express more reservations about recreational use, citing concerns about other drug use and community safety ¹.

In summary, seniors’ concerns about marijuana legalization span a spectrum, influenced by factors such as age, stigma reduction, and perceptions of societal impact. As discussions continue, understanding diverse viewpoints is crucial for informed decision-making.

Seniors are Increasingly Using Cannabis Studies show.

Titled “Age-related Patterns of Medical Cannabis Use: A Survey of Authorized Patients in Canad

,” the new scientific publication presents the consumption trends observed in patients and the self-reported impacts of medical cannabis in alleviating their primary symptoms.

Older Patients Are Choosing Cannabis To Treat Chronic Pain, Arthritis, Anxiety And Insomnia, New Study Shows© Provided by Benzinga

Nearly 54% of patients taking prescription opioids, reported a decrease in use over the past year with medical cannabis.

Tilray revealed in a Wednesday press release that those taking part in the study said cannabis had a “high degree of efficacy in alleviating their illness or symptoms,” with many emphasizing “a reduction in their use of prescription opioids, alcohol, tobacco, and other substances.”

“Our role in this initiative exemplifies our commitment to medical research, leading us one step closer to unlocking the full therapeutic potential of medical cannabis,” said José Tempero, Tilray’s medical director.

The latest results build on a growing body of research, which shows cannabis consumption among seniors is becoming more common. A recent study done at the University of Colorado Boulder, examined the effects of cannabis use in adults aged 60 to 88 with no history of alcohol or other substance use disorder. It showed that “low-dose, daily cannabis use after age 55 might effectively reduce the degenerative effects of chronic brain inflammation,” said Gary Wenk Ph.D., a scientist not involved in the study.

Americans appear to continue to see a need for change with U.S. cannabis laws. New research data from Pew found that an overwhelming 88% of U.S. adults say that cannabis should be legalized for medical or recreational use.

Pew found that, in an environment where most Americans live in a state that has legalized the plant and products made from it for certain reasons, having exposure to at least one dispensary in their communities has opened more people up to the idea that total legalization would be OK, it seems.

The survey split up choices in various ways based on beliefs about how the plant should be used and was conducted between Jan. 16 and Jan. 21.

In survey data out this week, Pew found that almost 57% of Americans say they believe cannabis should be legal for both recreational and medical reasons, while 32% said cannabis should only be legalized for medical use.

One interesting aspect of the data is how Americans view the impact legalizing cannabis for recreational use might have on safety and encouraging the use of other substances.

29% of Americans said they believe cannabis increases the use of other drugs, while about the same — at 27% — said they believe it would decrease the use of other substances including cocaine, fentanyl and heroin. 42% said cannabis would have no impact on the use of other substances.

And when it comes to beliefs about safety in the community, 34% of Americans surveyed said legalizing cannabis makes communities less safe while 21% said legalizing cannabis makes communities safer.

And, beliefs about the legalization of cannabis were impacted by politics — the majority, 64%, of those who identify as a Democrat, or who lean towards being Democratic said the believe legalizing cannabis is good for local economies, and 58% said cannabis legalization creates a more fair justice system.

41% of Republican respondents said legalizing cannabis for recreational use has a positive impact on local economies, and 27% said legalization has a positive impact on the criminal justice system.

Those views were altered when age was factored in, with a majority 57% of Republicans between 18 to 29 years old who said they believe cannabis should be legalized for recreations and medical use — 52% of Republicans between 30 to 49 years old said the same.

Pew found that “wide majorities” of Republicans of all age groups favors cannabis legalization for medical use.

Across all racial and ethnic groups, Pew found that about 4 out of 10 U.S. adults believe cannabis legalization for recreational use makes the U.S. criminal justice system fairer.

For the study, Pew Research Center uses randomly selected U.S. adults who participate in self-administered web surveys. Pew said it used an oversample non-Hispanic Black men, Hispanic men and non-Hispanic Asian adults to “provide more precise” estimate of “opinions and experiences of these smaller demographic subgroups.”

In addition, a recent New York Times report looked at the uncertainty and desperation that fuels senior cannabis use, and how many are turning to it as a last resort for various ailments. Dr. Aaron Greenstein, a geriatric psychiatrist said, “People are just desperate. They’re willing to try anything.”

Steven M Smith InspirationalTech.org CEO since 2013.