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The Rise of Senior Cannabis Consumption


Boomer Generation Habits Fuel New Trends in Senior Health


A significant driver behind the rising cannabis use among seniors is generational: many of today's older adults were part of the youth culture of the 1960s and 70s. New analysis indicates that a majority of seniors currently using cannabis first initiated their consumption over fifteen years ago.


This trend suggests that for many older users, cannabis consumption is not a new behavior but a long

  • standing one carried into their later years. The data points to a generational shift, where the social norms of the baby boomer generation are influencing contemporary senior lifestyle choices.


The sustained cannabis habits among this demographic highlight a unique aspect of the current market, differentiating it from newer, younger user bases. Understanding this historical context is key to analyzing the broader economic and social implications of cannabis legalization.