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When Dr. Benjamin Han, a geriatrician and addiction medicine specialist, meets new patients at the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, he talks with them about

Senior alcohol issues hard to treat

Older adults are increasingly drinking excessively and dying of alcohol-related deaths, and the problem has been compounded by ageism, stigma, a lack of interest from policymakers and health care providers, and few age-appropriate treatment options, experts say.

Ten things to know about marijuana and older adults, the fastest growing user group for a substance thats illegal in some places and an investment in others.

More than two-thirds of Americans support legalizing marijuana, according to Gallup, and 21 states, along with the District of Columbia, have legalized recreational use. 

Generally, this Friday column is about something outrageous. This one is more just a call for caution as North Carolina is likely poised to open the door to medicinal marijuana next week. As we do so, it will be important to consider the experiences of other states and the latest research on the mental health

Older adults dying of alcohol-related deaths is a problem that has been ignored by policymakers and health care providers, experts say. 

Story at a glance The number of Americans aged 65 and older who died of a drug overdose quadrupled from 2002 to 2021. The rise follows an increase in substance use among this age group, experts say…

Legalizing marijuana in California has brought an increase in adverse side effects and cannabis-related ER visits. In other news, we explore a 19th century hotel in Julian and its connection with Black history. Plus, we have some weekend arts events worth checking out.

Cannabis is a legal and a relatively safe drug. But legalization has brought an increase in adverse side effects and cannabis-related ER visits.