Marijuana Use in the U.S.

SOURCE apnews.com
Daily and near-daily marijuana use in the U.S. is now more common than high-frequency drinking, with 40% of current cannabis users using it daily or near-daily. The trend reflects changes in public policy and the increase in per capita rate of reporting daily or near-daily marijuana use by 15-fold from 1992 to 2022.

Key Points

  • Daily and near-daily marijuana use more common than high-frequency drinking
  • 40% of current cannabis users use it daily or near-daily
  • Per capita rate of daily or near-daily marijuana use increased 15-fold from 1992 to 2022

Pros

  • Reflects changing public policy on marijuana
  • Increase in per capita rate of daily or near-daily marijuana use

Cons

  • Risk of developing problematic cannabis use or addiction
  • Increased risk of developing cannabis-associated psychosis