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Study Reveals Rising Nicotine, Tobacco, and Cannabis Use Among Youth

12/10/2025

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The University of Michigan study finds Americans aged 12-34 continue to use nicotine, tobacco, and cannabis, based on data from 8,722 participants.
Participants averaged two products in the past month, highlighting co-use across nicotine, tobacco, and cannabis.
The largest group, 31%, used combustible tobacco, underscoring ongoing health risks.
The gap between male and female users is narrowing, indicating equal risk levels and prompting prevention for Black and African American youth.

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Story summary

The University of Michigan study finds Americans aged 12-34 continue to use nicotine, tobacco, and cannabis, based on data from 8,722 participants.
Participants averaged two products in the past month, highlighting co-use across nicotine, tobacco, and cannabis.
The largest group, 31%, used combustible tobacco, underscoring ongoing health risks.
The gap between male and female users is narrowing, indicating equal risk levels and prompting prevention for Black and African American youth.