Welcome to Senior Cannabis Digest. This week we look at daily cannabis use in the UK, traveling with CBD and a historic find in Siberia. Enjoy.
Cannabis Trends
Top takeaway: The majority of daily cannabis users in the UK are middle-aged.
If you are 55 years old or older, live in Great Britain and use cannabis every day, you are not alone. Far from it
That’s a key finding of a new study conducted by researchers affiliated with King’s College London (KCL) and Bath University. According to an article describing the study that appeared in The Telegraph, researchers found that an estimated 1.2 million people in Britain use cannabis daily and that middle-aged adults – those 45 and older – are twice as likely to use cannabis every day as young adults.
In fact, nearly a third of those who acknowledged that they used cannabis daily were age 55 or older.
The study, which was published in the journal Addiction, examined national online surveys completed by more than 25,000 adults.
Said Dr Elle Wadsworth, co-lead author from the University of Bath, “Knowing whether someone uses cannabis or not only tells part of the story, because someone who uses cannabis once or twice a year is very different from someone who uses it every day.”
She added, “We chose to look at frequency of use so that we can better understand patterns of consumption and identify people who may be more likely to benefit from support.”
What the article in The Telegraph did not address was the degree to which older individuals were using cannabis as a way to self medicate, particularly when it comes to issues associated with aging, such as pain, stress or problems sleeping.
To learn more, we suggest reading the article that appeared in the November 9, 2026 issue of The Telegraph. Just click on the following link.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/11/09/daily-cannabis-users-likely-middle-aged/
Tips on Trips
Top takeaway: Traveling with products containing CBD may soon become more complicated.
Cannabidiol, the substance commonly known as CBD, has become increasingly popular among consumers looking for something that may relieve pain, reduce inflammation or help them relax, without any of the mind-altering effects attributed to THC.
However, if Congress moves ahead as planned, starting on December 11, 2026 products containing even a small amount of THC, which some CBD products do, will be limited to 0.4 milligrams or less of total THC per container. This could affect the legal status of such CBD products at the federal level.
That’s why, according to Michael Nordine, writing for the online publication DailyPassport, it’s important to remember that, as with all things cannabis, “Legal at a federal level” and “OK to bring on a plane” aren’t necessarily the same thing.
For example, CBD laws and availability vary from one state to another, with stricter restrictions found in several states, including Kansas, Louisiana, and Utah. As for international travel, CBD is prohibited entirely in countries such as Japan and Singapore and some parts of Europe permit it only if it contains no THC whatsoever.
As for the TSA, while the agency doesn’t have a specific section on its website about carrying CBD, TSA’s screening procedures are focused on security and are designed to detect potential threats to aviation and passengers. Accordingly, while TSA security officers do not search for illegal drugs, if any illegal substance or evidence of criminal activity is discovered during security screening, TSA will refer the matter to a law enforcement officer.
Simply put, what may be legal in the location you are leaving may not be legal at your destination. Plan ahead and act accordingly.
Nordine notes there are a few other things to consider, including what form of CBD you’re bringing. Oils, capsules, and creams are fine in your carry-on, as long as they are 3.4 ounces or less; larger amounts should be packed in checked luggage. Meanwhile, CBD vape pens are allowed in carry-ons only.
He also advises to make sure whatever product you are carrying is in its original packaging with the THC content (or lack thereof) clearly labeled. If possible, print a certificate of analysis (COA) that verifies your CBD contains less than 0.3 percent THC.
To learn more, we urge you to read Michael Nordine’s article in the November 4, 2026 issue of DailyPassport.com.
dailypassport.com/can-you-bring-cbd-on-a-plane/?
Spotlight on History
Top takeaway: New evidence shows humans were using cannabis to get “high” at least 2,800 years ago.
Once again, researchers have found evidence that using cannabis to alter your state of consciousness didn’t start with hippies, beatniks or your favorite jazz musician.
Reuters reports that an ancient burial mound uncovered in Siberia has revealed the oldest known evidence of humans using cannabis for its psychoactive properties — approximately 2,800 years ago.
According to Graham Abbott, writing for Ganjapreneur, by analyzing braids of hair found on the bodies in the central burial chamber, researchers found the chemical signature of THC and traces of cannabinol, or CBN.
Wrote Gino Caspari, study lead and archeologist with the University of Bern in Switzerland and the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology in Germany, in an article in the journal Science, “The human body does build cannabis-related molecules like THC and CBD into the hair. That’s how drug tests work. We cannot really say how they consumed it based on the hair alone, but considering later evidence in the region it seems likely that it was inhaled.”
Abbott notes researchers also discovered more than 1,400 cannabis seeds at the Siberian burial grounds and traced their age to the early 8th century BC.
As always, Graham Abbott’s work is clear and concise. To learn more, we urge you to read his article in the November 5, 2026 issue of Ganjapreneur.com.
ganjapreneur.com/ancient-burial-site-reveals-oldest-evidence-of-humans-getting-high-on-cannabis/?
Senior Cannabis Digest is compiled and edited by Joe Kohut and John Kohut. You can reach them at joe.kohut@gmail.com and at 347-528-8753.