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Cannabis use disorder rises, surpassing alcohol in youths

8/24/2026

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Dr. Nora Volkow said a study found rising cannabis use disorder among U.S. adults.
In 2024, 9.3% of adult men and 5.6% of women met cannabis use disorder criteria.
Among 18- to 20-year-olds, cannabis use disorder now exceeds alcohol use disorder in prevalence.
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission received $1 million for a public education campaign on cannabis use disorder.

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Dr. Nora Volkow said a study found rising cannabis use disorder among U.S. adults.
In 2024, 9.3% of adult men and 5.6% of women met cannabis use disorder criteria.
Among 18- to 20-year-olds, cannabis use disorder now exceeds alcohol use disorder in prevalence.
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission received $1 million for a public education campaign on cannabis use disorder.