More people in the U.S. say they use marijuana on a daily or near-daily basis than those who say they consume alcohol that often, according to a new study. https://twitter.com/axios/status/1793620613468205334 Via Axios:
Shifting consumption patterns reflect changes in attitudes toward marijuana as states embrace legalization and the Biden administration moves to reclassify it as a less dangerous substance under federal law.
By the numbers: Daily or near-daily marijuana use grew by 269% from 2008 to 2022, according to an analysis conducted by Jonathan Caulkins, a Carnegie Mellon University professor.
Meanwhile, the prevalence of daily or near-daily alcohol use fell by 7%. In 2022, the median drinker reported consuming alcohol on 4-5 days in the previous month, compared with 15-16 days for the typical marijuana user.
The new study makes a point to note that even though more Americans drink alcohol than consume marijuana, high-frequency drinking is less common than high-frequency cannabis use. Interestingly, more and more young adults tend to view alcohol consumption as unhealthy. Back in February, Pew Research reported that 74% of Americans live in states where medical or recreational uses of marijuana are legal, and 54% live in a state where recreational use is legal. https://twitter.com/washingtonpost/status/1793666942819045412
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