Millions more using marijuana, nicotine vapes after legalization, study finds
July 14, 2025 by washingtontimes.com
Millions more using marijuana, nicotine vapes after legalization, study finds
A new study published in JAMA Network Open on Friday analyzed data from 55,406 U.S. adults between 2013 and 2022. It found that in states where recreational marijuana was legalized, monthly marijuana use increased by 3.28% and tobacco e-cigarette use rose by 1.39%. These increases accelerated after marijuana dispensaries opened. However, there was no significant change in the number of people smoking traditional cigarettes. Experts express concern over the rising use of vapes and cannabis, especially as today’s marijuana is more potent and potentially more harmful than in the past.
14.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 39.8 million current smokers in United States 17.10% of men are current smokers but only 11.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
