Marijuana Tops Alcohol: 17.7 Million Americans Choose Daily Use in Landmark Shift

Tejal Somvanshi Tejal Somvanshi

In 2022, daily marijuana use in the U.S. eclipsed frequent alcohol consumption for the first time.

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A staggering 17.7 million Americans now use marijuana daily or nearly daily.

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Jonathan Caulkins of Carnegie Mellon highlights a shift towards tobacco-like habitual use among 40% of cannabis users.

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This landmark change aligns with growing legal acceptance and the upcoming vote in Florida on recreational cannabis.

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Federal moves to reclassify marijuana could reshape its legal status nationwide.

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Researchers caution: high-frequency cannabis use may heighten the risk of addiction and psychosis.

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Psychiatry expert Dr. David A. Gorelick warns of increased health risks with rising marijuana use.

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Public policy and social attitudes continue to evolve as marijuana use becomes a norm.

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With major policy shifts on the horizon, 2022 marks a pivotal year in American substance use history.

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