More and more older adults are using cannabis now, which could be a boon for Washington’s estimated $1.4 billion industry.
Why it matters: As more states legalize marijuana, the barrier for consuming cannabis — in all of its many forms — has become lower, sparking interest among older folks interested in pain relief and recreation.
By the numbers: In Washington, the share of people 65 and older who said they’d used cannabis within the last 30 days has increased from 0.7% in 2011 (the year before weed was legalized) to 9.4% in 2021, the most recent year for which the state Department of Health has data.
– Read the entire article at Axios Seattle.
