Older people who sought hospital care for cannabis use more likely to develop dementia, study suggests

Older people who sought hospital care for cannabis use more likely to develop dementia, study suggests

A new Canadian study has raised concerns about the long-term cognitive risks associated with cannabis use, particularly in older adults.

Older Adults Seeking ER Care due to Cannabis at Higher Risk of Dementia

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Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that typically occurs in older people. Recent research suggests, however, that various risk factors are already associated with cognitive limitations in younger people.