Cannabis (Marijuana) Research Report
What is the scope of cannabis (marijuana) use in the United States?

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All data refer to the United States population.

How many people use cannabis?

How many young students use cannabis?

  • In 2022, an estimated 8.3% of 8th graders, 19.5% of 10th graders, and 30.7% of 12th graders reported using cannabis/hashish in the past 12 months.
    Source: 2022 Monitoring the Future Survey

How many people have a cannabis use disorder?

*The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on data collection for the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). For more information, please see the 2021 NSDUH Frequently Asked Questions from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.