More Americans Now Use Weed Every Day Than Drink OR Smoke Cigarettes
JerseyTalks Staff
Aug 01, 2026
1 min read20 views
What happened
According to reports, More Americans now use marijuana every day or nearly every day than alcohol or cigarettes, according to newly released federal data. An estimated 21.4 million Americans ages 12 and older reported daily or near-daily marijuana use in 2025, compared with 17.2 million who drank alcohol on 20 or more days each month.
According to reports, More Americans now use marijuana every day or nearly every day than alcohol or cigarettes, according to newly released federal data.
An estimated 21.4 million Americans ages 12 and older reported daily or near-daily marijuana use in 2025, compared with 17.2 million who drank alcohol on 20 or more days each month. Regular cannabis use also surpassed cigarette smoking, with 19.9 million Americans reporting daily or near-daily tobacco use, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
Continue with related coverage
Use these archive links to keep following this story by location and topic.
culture
