For the first time in history, there are more Americans who use marijuana than those who smoke cigarettes.
According to a new Gallup poll released this month, 16% of Americans now admit to using marijuana, marking the highest percentage since surveyors began asking the question in 2013. However, only 11% of Americans reported smoking in the past week.
The smoking rate is at its lowest level in history, dating back to the 1940s. The highest recorded rate was in 1954, reaching 45%.
There is a divide among Americans on whether marijuana has a positive impact on society. Fifty-three percent believe that using marijuana has some level of positive effect on most users, but only 49% believe that marijuana has a positive impact on society as a whole.
During the period between 2021 and 2022, there was a slight decrease in the amount of marijuana experimentation, dropping from 49% to 48%. However, research states that this substance is now fully legalized in 18 states and the District of Columbia, even though it remains illegal at the federal level.
The introduction of electronic cigarettes has decreased the number of people in the United States who smoke traditional cigarettes. Reportedly, 8% of Americans in the past week reported using electronic cigarettes, with a large portion of them using them as a tool to quit smoking.
According to reports, a sample size of 1013 American adults was used in this opinion poll, with a margin of error of 4 percentage points. The poll was conducted from July 5th to 26th.
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