Medical Cannabis Use Across Ages 19-65 Years: U.S. Young and Middle Adults, 2018-2023.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study provides national data on cannabis use type (medical versus recreational only) across individuals aged 19-65 years and associations with overall cannabis use prevalence and frequency, including developmental and historical trends and sociodemographic and policy associations.

Methods

Data collected in 2018-2023 from individuals (N=33,647) aged 19-65 years participating in the Monitoring the Future Panel study were analyzed in 2024-2025. Developmental and historical trends and regression analyses examined past 12-month cannabis use type: no use, recreational-only use, or any medical cannabis used from their own written medical recommendation/prescription (with or without recreational use).

Results

Medical use was reported by 2.6% (2.3%, 2.8%) of

SUBMITTER: Terry-McElrath YM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12814403 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature