"It's not that cannabis use is unique to younger populations, it's everywhere. Cannabis actually has relatively much lower harms than alcohol, so I'd be more concerned at the moment that people aged 50 plus are using alcohol, and some are using alcohol a lot."

- #DrAndyTowers, School of Health Sciences, #MasseyUniversity, 2021

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/audio/2018792019/drug-use-among-older-adults-a-hidden-epidemic

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Drug use among older adults a 'hidden epidemic'

According to the International Narcotics Control Board, which recently issued its annual report, drug use among older adults is a 'hidden epidemic'.  Dr Andy Towers from the School of Health Sciences at Massey University offers his take.