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What age group uses smokes marijuana the most?

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What age group uses smokes marijuana the most?

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https://www.statista.com/statistics/737849/share-americans-age-group-smokes-marijuana/
Eighteen to twenty-nine-year-olds were the largest group of current marijuana smokers in the United States in 2019. Roughly a quarter of the age group were current smokers, with usage dipping among older age groups. Seniors were the least likely, with only three percent stating that they were current smokers. Although cannabis is still federally illegal, it has been legalized for recreational consumption in 10 states since 2012. Nationwide support for the federal legalization of cannabis has grown every year, with 18 to 34-year-olds being the biggest supporters. Seventy-eight-percent of Americans in that age group supported marijuana legalization in 2018, nearly double the level of support in 2003. Approval of legalization is more than 50 percent among all age groups.

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https://www.history.com/topics/crime/history-of-marijuana
Marijuana, also known as cannabis or pot, has a long history of human use. Most ancient cultures didn’t grow the plant to get high, but as herbal medicine, likely starting in Asia around 500 BC. The history of cannabis cultivation in America dates back to the early colonists, who grew hemp for textiles and rope. Political and racial factors in the 20th century led to the criminalization of marijuana in the United

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https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/what-marijuana
is a greenish-gray mixture of the dried flowers of Cannabis sativa. Some people smoke marijuana in hand-rolled cigarettes called joints; in pipes, water pipes (sometimes called bongs), or in blunts (marijuana rolled in cigar wraps). Marijuana can also be used to brew tea and, particularly when it is sold or consumed for medicinal purposes, is frequently mixed into foods (edibles) such as brownies, cookies, or candies. Vaporizers are also increasingly used to consume marijuana.

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Can using marijuana during my pregnancy negatively impact my baby after birth?

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Can using marijuana during my pregnancy negatively impact my baby after birth?

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Some research shows marijuana use during pregnancy may make it hard for your child to pay attention or to learn; these issues may only become noticeable as your child grows older.

Separate from the direct, chemical effects of marijuana on a baby, use of marijuana may affect a mother’s ability to be able to properly care for her baby.

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INTERNATIONAL STATISTICS According to the United Nations, 158.8 million people around the world use marijuana—more than 3.8% of the planet’s population. Over 94 million people in the US have admitted using it at least once. According to the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2.1 million people in the US abused marijuana for the first time that year. Among 12- to 17-year-olds, 6.7% were current marijuana users in 2007.According to US government estimates, domestic marijuana production has increased tenfold over the last twenty-five years: from 1,000 metric tons (2.2 million pounds) in 1981 to 10,000 metric tons (22 million pounds) in 2006. Not surprisingly, 58% of those aged 12 to 17 state that pot is easy to obtain. US marijuana users spent approximately $10.5 billion on the drug in the year 2000.In 2005, 242,200 emergency room visits in the United States involved marijuana.According to the US Drug Enforcement Administration, a large percentage of those arrested for crimes test positive for marijuana. Nationwide, 40% of adult males tested positive at the time of their arrest. Of adults 26 or older who used marijuana before age 15, 62% went on to use cocaine at some point in their lives; 9% went on to use heroin at least once; and 54% made some nonmedical use of mind-altering prescription drugs. Next to alcohol, marijuana is the second most frequently found substance in the bodies of drivers involved in fatal automobile accidents.

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INTERNATIONAL STATISTICS According to the United Nations, 158.8 million people around the world use marijuana—more than 3.8% of the planet’s population. Over 94 million people in the US have admitted using it at least once. According to the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2.1 million people in the US abused marijuana for the first time that year. Among 12- to 17-year-olds, 6.7% were current marijuana users in 2007.According to US government estimates, domestic marijuana production has increased tenfold over the last twenty-five years: from 1,000 metric tons (2.2 million pounds) in 1981 to 10,000 metric tons (22 million pounds) in 2006. Not surprisingly, 58% of those aged 12 to 17 state that pot is easy to obtain. US marijuana users spent approximately $10.5 billion on the drug in the year 2000.In 2005, 242,200 emergency room visits in the United States involved marijuana.According to the US Drug Enforcement Administration, a large percentage of those arrested for crimes test positive for marijuana. Nationwide, 40% of adult males tested positive at the time of their arrest. Of adults 26 or older who used marijuana before age 15, 62% went on to use cocaine at some point in their lives; 9% went on to use heroin at least once; and 54% made some nonmedical use of mind-altering prescription drugs. Next to alcohol, marijuana is the second most frequently found substance in the bodies of drivers involved in fatal automobile accidents.

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What You Need to Know About Marijuana Use and Pregnancy

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What You Need to Know About Marijuana Use and Pregnancy

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Marijuana use during pregnancy can be harmful to your baby’s health. The chemicals in marijuana (in particular, tetrahydrocannabinol or THC) pass through your system to your baby and can harm your baby’s development.1–7

Although more research is needed to better understand how marijuana may affect you and your baby during pregnancy, it is recommended that pregnant women do not use marijuana.

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A variety of information sources are available to monitor the prevalence and trends of marijuana use in the United States. The resources below cover a variety of marijuana-related issues, including data around usage, emergency department data, substance use and misuse data, policy measures, and other related tools.

Marijuana is the most commonly used federally illegal drug in the United States; 48.2 million people, or about 18% of Americans, used it at least once in 2019.¹

Recent research estimated that approximately 3 in 10 people who use marijuana have marijuana use disorder.2 For people who begin using marijuana before age 18, the risk of developing marijuana use disorder is even greater.³

Marijuana use directly affects the brain, specifically the parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning, attention, decision-making, coordination, emotion, and reaction time. Infants, children, and teens (who still have developing brains) are especially susceptible to the adverse effects of marijuana.4,5

Long-term or frequent marijuana use has been linked to increased risk of psychosis or schizophrenia in some users.6,7

Using marijuana during pregnancy may increase the person's risk for pregnancy complications. Pregnant and breastfeeding persons should avoid marijuana.⁸

CDC-SPONSORED SURVEYS

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) [PDF - 535KB]pdf icon World's largest, continuously conducted telephone survey that tracks health behaviors, chronic diseases, and preventive health practices among noninstitutionalized adults in the United States.

Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) Monitors six categories of priority health risk behaviors, including marijuana use, among high school youth at the national, state, and local levels.

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Collects state-specific, population-based data on marijuana use before, during, and shortly after pregnancy.

National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Assesses the health and nutritional status of adults and children, aged 12 years and older, in the united states. The survey is unique in that it combines interviews and physical examinations. Voluntary drug use questions ask about ever use of marijuana, age of first use, age when starting to use marijuana regularly, amount used, frequency of use, and time since last use. These data are available from the 2005-2007 survey period onward.

OTHER NATIONAL SURVEYS

Describes high school and youth trends for drug use and addiction, as presented in the annual Monitoring the Future survey. Includes emphasis on marijuana, cigarettes, alcohol, and prescription drugs.

Describes nationwide trends in drug abuse and addiction, focusing on past-month use for illicit drugs (including marijuana and prescription drugs), alcohol, and tobacco.

Reports data on the number of people in need of drug abuse treatment and characteristics of admissions to substance abuse treatment facilities.

1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, "Key substance use and mental health indicators in the United States: Results from the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health," Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Rockville, MD, 2020.

2. S. Hasin et al., "Prevalence of Marijuana Use Disorders in the United States Between 2001-2002 and 2012-2013," JAMA Psychiatry, vol. 72, no. 12, pp. 1235-1242, 2015.

3. Lopez-Quintero et al., "Probability and predictors of transition from first use to dependence on nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, and cocaine: results of the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC)," Drug Alcohol Depend, vol. 115, no. 1-2, pp. 120-130, 2011.

4. M. Filbey et al., "Long-term effects of marijuana use on the brain," in Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, vol. 111, Center for BrainHealth, University of Texas, Dallas, TX 75235 The Mind Research Network, Albuquerque, NM 87106 and, 2014, pp. 16913-16918.

5. H. Meier et al., "Persistent cannabis users show neuropsychological decline from childhood to midlife," Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, vol. 109, no. 40, pp. E2657-64, 2012.

6. Di Forti et al., "Proportion of patients in south London with first-episode psychosis attributable to use of high potency cannabis: a case-control study," Lancet Psychiatry, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 233-238, 2015.

7. Di Forti et al., "High-potency cannabis and the risk of psychosis," Br J Psychiatry, vol. 195, no. 6, pp. 488-491, 2009.M. Di Forti et al., "Daily use, especially of high-potency cannabis, drives the earlier onset of psychosis in cannabis users," Schizophr Bull, vol. 40, no. 6, pp. 1509-1517, 2014

8. National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine, "The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: Current state of evidence and recommendations for research," Washington, DC, 2017.

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Marijuana and public health site resources such as federal and international agencies and organizations, and professional and nonprofit organizations.

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Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States, with approximately 22.2 million users each month.1
Research shows that about 1 in 10 marijuana users will become addicted. For people who begin using before the age of 18, that number rises to 1 in 6.2-4
Marijuana use directly affects the brain — specifically the parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning, attention, decision making, coordination, emotions, and reaction time. Developing brains, like those in babies, children, and teens, are especially susceptible to the adverse effects of marijuana.5-6
Eating foods or drinking beverages that contain marijuana have some different risks than smoking marijuana, including a greater risk of poisoning.7-8
Long-term or frequent marijuana use has been linked to increased risk of psychosis or schizophrenia in some users.10-12
Using marijuana during pregnancy may increase the baby’s risk for developmental problems.

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Percentage of U.S. adults that have used cannabis within the past year from 2017 to 2018, by state

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Percentage of U.S. adults that have used cannabis within the past year from 2017 to 2018, by state

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This statistic depicts the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that have used marijuana or cannabis within the past 12 months from 2017 to 2018, by state. According to the data, 28.56 percent of adults in Oregon had used marijuana within one year of the survey.

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Marijuana use among U.S. adults by state 2017-2018 | Statista

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This statistic depicts the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that have used marijuana or cannabis within the past 12 months from 2017 to 2018, by state. According to the data, 28.56 percent of adults in Oregon had used marijuana within one year of the survey.

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Does using marijuana affect breastfeeding?

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Does using marijuana affect breastfeeding?

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Chemicals from marijuana can be passed to your baby through breast milk. THC is stored in fat and is slowly released over time, meaning your baby could still be exposed even after you stop using marijuana.

However, data on the effects of marijuana exposure to your baby through breastfeeding are limited and conflicting. To limit potential risk to the infant, breastfeeding mothers should avoid marijuana use.

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What are the potential health effects of using marijuana during my pregnancy?

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What are the potential health effects of using marijuana during my pregnancy?

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Some research shows that using marijuana while you are pregnant can cause health problems in newborns— including low birth weight.

Breathing marijuana smoke can also be bad for you and your baby. Marijuana smoke has many of the same chemicals as tobacco smoke and may increase the chances for developmental problems in your baby.