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United States Daily Cannabis Use Surpasses Alcohol and Cigarettes
Federal data released in 2025 show that about 21.4 million Americans age 12 or older used marijuana daily or near‑daily (defined as at least 20 days in a 30‑day period). The same survey recorded 19.9 million daily cigarette smokers and 17.2 million people who drank alcohol every day or most days. While overall alcohol consumption remains high – roughly 129 million Americans reported drinking at least once in the past month – daily use of alcohol and tobacco has fallen sharply since 2021. Daily cannabis use rose 21 % in that period, compared with a 28 % decline in daily cigarette smoking and a 24 % decline in daily alcohol consumption.
Among those who use cannabis, about 40‑50 % said they use it every day, versus only 13 % of regular alcohol drinkers. Daily or near‑daily use is now most common among adults aged 26 and over, while 10‑12 % of 18‑25‑year‑olds reported such frequent use. The shift reflects changing consumption patterns across age groups, with cannabis increasingly replacing traditional vices in the United States.
Entities
Alcohol · Cannabis · Cannabis (marijuana) · JAMA Internal Medicine · National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) · Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) · United States · University of Utah
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Higher‑income seniors (annual income over $75,000) are the largest consumer group among older adult cannabis users. www.e-sante.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Heavy cannabis use is linked to a 29 % higher risk of myocardial infarction and a 20 % higher risk of stroke. www.e-sante.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The average THC concentration in dried cannabis flowers has quadrupled since the 1990s. www.e-sante.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In 2025, 19.9 million Americans smoked cigarettes daily. themarijuanaherald.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In 2025, 21.4 million Americans aged 12 or older used marijuana on at least 20 of the previous 30 days. themarijuanaherald.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Daily or almost daily marijuana use in the U.S. increased by nearly 4 million since 2021. themarijuanaherald.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In 2025, 17.2 million Americans consumed alcohol on at least 20 days in the previous month. themarijuanaherald.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Among U.S. seniors, cannabis use in the past month rose from 4.8 % in 2021 to 7 % in 2023. www.e-sante.fr
- [● 6 SOURCES] Approximately 21.4 million Americans age 12 or older used marijuana daily or near‑daily in 2025. www.scbh.com · themarijuanaherald.com · www.tribunadigital.com.br · www.e-sante.fr · veja.abril.com.br · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] 17.2 million Americans drank alcohol daily or most days in 2025. www.scbh.com · themarijuanaherald.com · www.tribunadigital.com.br · www.e-sante.fr · veja.abril.com.br · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Daily cannabis use is rising fastest among adults aged 26 and over, while 10‑12 % of 18‑25‑year‑olds report daily use. www.scbh.com · themarijuanaherald.com · www.tribunadigital.com.br · www.e-sante.fr · veja.abril.com.br · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Daily cannabis use increased 21 % since 2021. www.scbh.com · themarijuanaherald.com · www.tribunadigital.com.br · www.e-sante.fr · veja.abril.com.br · +1 more