Women Growing Older with Cannabis
Publications & Presentations
Women Growing Older
A National Photovoice Project on the Experiences of Cannabis & Aging for Women
In Canada, people who are part of the aging population are consuming or considering consuming cannabis for their physical and mental health and for recreation. Existing research on women and cannabis has been primarily situated within biomedical, clinical and public health frameworks that position women as vulnerable to cannabis dependency with a focus on reproductive health, mental health and addictions. There is little, if any, research on the intersection of cannabis knowledge, access and consumption among women, in particular older women. This study used Photovoice to engage with older women to identify their most pressing questions and concerns related to cannabis use.
