Effects of medical and non-medical cannabis use in older adults: protocol for a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

With its legalisation and regulation in Canada in 2018, the proportion of Canadians reporting cannabis use in 2019 increased substantially over the previous year, with half of new users being aged 45+ years. While use in older adults has been low historically, as those born in the 1950s and 1960s continue to age, this demographic will progressively have more liberal attitudes, prior cannabis exposure and higher use rates. However, older adults experience slower metabolism, increased likelihood of polypharmacy, cognitive decline and chronic physical/mental health problems. There is a need to enhance knowledge of the effects of cannabis use in older adults. The following question will be addressed using a scoping review approach: what evidence exists regarding beneficial

SUBMITTER: Wolfe D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7050329 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature