Recreational Marijuana Use is Increasing Among Adults Over 50

(Darrin Harris Frisby/Drug Policy Alliance)

TJ Baker | December 5, 2016

Baby Boomers are quickly becoming the largest generation to admit to marijuana use after age 50, according to a new study released by New York University.

There is a common misperception that widespread marijuana use is limited to younger generations,” researchers write.  “However, the Baby Boomer generation has reported higher rates of substance use than any preceding generation.”

“Given the unprecedented aging of the U.S….