While marijuana use surged in both men and women, it was more prevalent among women. 6 Marijuana use by Americans aged 65 and older increased by nearly 46% from 2021 to 2023.

Dr. Han advises patients who are trying cannabis to “start low; go slow,” beginning with products that contain just 1 or 2.5 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the psychoactive ...