1、Cannabis and Aging:Understanding the Risks for Older AdultsPresented By:Amanda RubackAmanda RubackThe Missouri Poison Center is not-for-profit and funded through multiple state,federal,and private sources.I have no financial relationships to disclose.Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this sessio
2、n,the participant will be able to:Identify the messaging and harm reduction strategies that Identify the messaging and harm reduction strategies that concern older adults and cannabis use.concern older adults and cannabis use.Discuss some of the health concerns with cannabis usage Discuss some of th
3、e health concerns with cannabis usage among older adults.among older adults.Understand why the usage of cannabis is increasing among Understand why the usage of cannabis is increasing among adults 65 years and older.adults 65 years and older.This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC5-F
4、old IncreaseDemographics$75,000 annual incomeUse among womenCollege/Post graduate degreeTwo or more medical conditionsA Substance by Many NamesCannabisMarijuanaPotWeedDopeHashCannabisThe cannabis plant contains a variety of cannabinoids,including THC and CBD7Products with just CBDProducts with THC a
5、nd CBDProducts with just THCTHC&CBDTHC(delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol)Main intoxicating cannabinoid people feel a physical“high”CBD(cannabidiol)Generally not intoxicating(may be in large doses)May alter effects of other cannabinoids and substances (entourage effect)Modes of Use Smoking Edibles/drinkab
6、les Vaping Dabbing Alternative methods(tinctures,topicalsWhy?LegalizationAttitude changesTreat symptomsLegalizationAttitude ChangesTreat Symptoms Relax(81%)Get help with sleep(68%)Enjoy the effects/feel good(64%)Get help with pain relief(63%)Get help for menta