Study Shows Rise in Cannabis Addiction Among US Adults

Study shows rise in cannabis addiction among US adults

A new federal study finds cannabis use disorder is rising among U.S. adults, with researchers warning that high-potency THC products are driving addiction and other health risks.

New study challenges notion that marijuana is not addictive

A new study challenges the idea that marijuana is not addictive, finding the number of Americans with cannabis use disorder increased from 15.3 million in 2021 to 19.4 million in 2024.

Problem Cannabis Use on the Rise

Cannabis is becoming a bigger part of American life—and for a growing share of users, a problem. A new study in JAMA Psychiatry finds nearly 1 in 10 US men and about 6% of women met criteria for cannabis use disorder in 2024, both up several percentage points since...

As More Americans Turn to Cannabis, Problem Use Is Increasing

A growing number of Americans say their cannabis use is problematic, according to a large new study released Wednesday.

Cannabis consumption patterns may help identify people at risk of addiction

Nearly half of adults in the United States who use cannabis mainly smoke it, but about 1 in 7 use it in nearly every form available, a behavior tied to daily cannabis use and increased addiction risk, a new study shows.

NYU study shows diverse cannabis use patterns signal heavier use

Nearly half of adults in the United States who use cannabis mainly smoke it, but about 1 in 7 use it in nearly every form available, a behavior tied to daily cannabis use and increased addiction risk, a new study shows.