About The Study: In this qualitative study, older adults were motivated to use cannabis as an alternative approach to address health concerns. These findings highlight the importance of physician awareness of older adults’ motivations and concerns to support informed counseling and resources.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Rebecca K. Delaney, PhD, email rebecca.delaney@hsc.utah.edu.
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