Association Between Loneliness and Cannabis Consumption Among Older Adults: Insights from a Nationwide Canadian Survey Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

In Canada, cannabis consumption has been growing among older adults, particularly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates how loneliness relates to cannabis use in older Canadians during this time. The analysis utilized quantitative data from 2,020 individuals aged 55 and older, gathered through the Canadian Perspectives Survey Series 6, 2021: Substance Use and Stigma During the Pandemic. After accounting for socio-demographic characteristics, social engagement, and pandemic-sp