Narrowing and Reversing Sex Gaps in Cannabis Use and Cannabis Use Disorder Among Adolescents and Young Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Historically, cannabis use and cannabis use disorder (CUD) have been more prevalent among males. However, emerging evidence suggests cannabis use may be increasing faster among females in younger age groups. This study characterized changes in female versus male differences in cannabis use and CUD across age groups and time.

Methods

Annual data from the 2014-2023 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) were analyzed by age groups (12-17 [adolescents], 18-25 years, and 26 years or older) for past-month cannabis use, past-year daily/near-daily cannabis use (300 or more days) and past-year CUD. Prevalence differences (PDs) in percentage points between females and males were evaluated using generalized linear models.

Results

From 2014 to 2023, the preva

SUBMITTER: Esie P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12495892 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature