1 According to the Monitoring the Future survey, rates of past year marijuana use among middle and high school students have remained relatively steady since the late 1990s.
In 2021, 35.4% of young adults aged 18 to 25 (11.8 million people) reported using marijuana in the past year. Extracts can also be made from the cannabis plant (see ' Marijuana Extracts').Īccording to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis (marijuana) is one of the most used drugs in the United States, and its use is widespread among young people. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical THC and other similar compounds. Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant.
