Dramatic drop in marijuana use among US youth over a decade. Current marijuana use among adolescents decreased from 23.1% in 2011 to 15.8% in 2021. First-time use before age 13 dropped from 8.1% to 4.9%. There was a shift in trends by gender, with girls surpassing boys in marijuana use by 2021.
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FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade
Using a national survey of 88,183 U.S. adolescents in grades nine to 12, a study shows marijuana use declined from 2011 to 2021. Findings also reveal changing landscapes of use by gender, race, and ethnicity.
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Nearly 6% of pregnant women report marijuana use
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UGA Today
Nearly 6% of pregnant women report marijuana use
Marijuana use during pregnancy is associated with low birth weight, premature birth and other fetal health problems.
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There was an increase in frequency of marijuana use and a decrease in driving under influence of marijuana in states with legalized medical marijuana relative to states where it remained illegal. Frequency of use increased in more rural areas following passages of medical marijuana laws.
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Marijuana use among older adults in the US has reached a new high, with 7% of adults aged 65 and over who report using it in the past month, with pronounced increases in use by older adults who are college-educated, married, female, and have higher incomes, and those with chronic diseases. 🌿👵📈💼
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NYU
Record High: Study Finds Growing Cannabis Use Among Older Adults
Older people who use marijuana today have higher income, education levels
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