Older adults are growing more interested in cannabis edibles, researchers say — here’s why

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: May 12, 2026

Words: 419

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Adults over 60 years old are increasingly using cannabis and at faster rates than any other demographic. Edibles are among the most popular products among them, according to a study from the University of Utah and the University of Colorado Boulder.

Researchers studied cannabis use among people over 60 to answer some questions lingering about the trend and found that older adults aren’t particularly chasing a high, but are seeking relief from age-related ailments.

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