Medical marijuana advocates acknowledge that age may be an issue now, but they said things are changing fast. More states are approving programs. More people are signing up. And, as the industry matures, so will its ability to find new underserved markets.

“The jury is still out in terms of what industry-wide statistics will show as this becomes more established,” said Taylor West, deputy director of the National Cannabis Industry Association. “Reducing the stigma will be a strong factor for people over the age of 65.”

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