History of cannabis use and cognitive function in older adults: findings from the UK biobank
Cannabis use is not uniformly harmful to cognition in older adults. Past use was linked to better performance and slower decline in some cognitive domains. However, specific usage patterns, such as longer duration, were associated with poorer outcomes in other domains. These findings highlight the need for further research to clarify underlying mechanisms and guide evidence-based recommendations regarding cannabis use in aging populations.
Authors
- Sharon R. Sznitman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9398-0727)
- Galit Weinstein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1316-4448)
- Shiraz Vered
Institutions
- University of Bern (CH)
- Primary Health Care (QA)
- University of Haifa (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Age and Ageing
- Published
- 2025-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afaf319
- Primary Topic
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00