Synthetic Cannabinoids Use in Elderly Patients

J Psychiatr Pract. 2017 May;23(3):230-232. doi: 10.1097/PRA.0000000000000232.

Abstract

Synthetic cannabinoids are becoming a public health concern. No data are apparently available concerning use of synthetic cannabinoids in the elderly. We report two cases of elderly individuals who used synthetic cannabinoids and were admitted to a psychiatric hospital.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Behavior, Addictive / psychology*
  • Cannabinoids / administration & dosage
  • Cannabinoids / toxicity*
  • Hospitalization*
  • Humans
  • Ill-Housed Persons / psychology
  • Male
  • Pain Management / psychology

Substances

  • Cannabinoids