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Decreasing perceived risk associated with regular cannabis use among older adults in the United States from 2015 to 2019.

Benjamin H HanMakaya Funk-WhiteRoxanne KoTala Al-RousanJoseph J Palamar
Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2021)
The perceived risk of regular cannabis use is decreasing among older adults. We detected sharp decreases in risk perception among those with chronic disease and high-risk behaviors, including tobacco and binge alcohol use. As the number of older adults who use cannabis increases, efforts are needed to raise awareness of the possible adverse effects with special emphasis on vulnerable groups.
Keyphrases
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