The legalization of edible cannabis products in Canada is being linked to a rise in cannabis poisoning among older adults, according to recently released research.
Emergency department visits for cannabis poisoning among adults aged 65 and over have increased substantially in Ontario since edibles—such as baked goods, candy, and beverages—became legally available in January 2020, a study published May 20 in the peer-reviewed medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine has found.
