Overview

• An estimated 17.7 million Americans reported daily or near-daily cannabis use in 2022, compared to 14.7 million daily drinkers.
• The increase in cannabis use aligns with state-level legalization and changing public attitudes.
• High-frequency cannabis use has grown 15-fold since 1992, while daily alcohol consumption has seen a modest rise.
• Approximately 40% of cannabis users report daily or near-daily use, a pattern more typical of tobacco use.
• The Biden administration is moving to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous substance, reflecting broader policy shifts.