US Marijuana Use Hits Record High
The proportion of Americans who smoke marijuana has reached a record level of 17 percent.
Consensus
- The percentage of Americans who smoke marijuana reached a record high of 17%.
- This figure is more than double the level in 2013.
- The percentage of Americans who smoke traditional cigarettes has reached a record low of 11%.
- The data comes from a Gallup survey.
Points of divergence
- Among respondents aged 30 to 49, 25% reported using marijuana, the highest among all age groups. — vm
- Among those aged 18 to 29, the marijuana use rate was 23%. — vm
- Among those aged 50 to 64, the rate was 10%, and among those over 65, it was 5%. — vm
- In October of the previous year, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that individuals involved in drug trafficking into the country would be 'killed,' and that the government would not seek congressional approval for a 'war declaration' against drug cartels. — vm
- A man in Mississippi mistakenly offered drugs to a police officer due to dialing the wrong number. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Share of American marijuana smokers reached record level — Вечерняя Москва
- Share of American marijuana smokers reached record level – now every sixth person. — РИА Новости (Telegram)