Cannabis Conquers America: What Happens When Weed Becomes the People’s Choice?

Something remarkable happened in America between 2021 and 2023, and most people didn’t even notice. Cannabis surpassed cigarettes as the substance of choice for adult Americans. According to comprehensive research from SUNY and the University of Kentucky analyzing National Survey on Drug Use and Health data, cannabis-only use jumped from 7.2% to 10.6% of adults during that period, while cigarette-only use declined from 10.8% to 8.8%.