The number of people using marijuana continues to grow. The New York Department of Health reports that in 2023, almost 15% of adults had used marijuana over the past 30 days, a 2% increase from 2020.
Most users prefer smoking, and over half say they use it for non-medical reasons.
The report also found that:
- 62% of users said they smoked marijuana
- 18% preferred edibles
- 55% said they used it for non-medical reasons
- 78% of users were between the ages of 18 and 34
The data reflects growing marijuana use across the state as legalization and access continue to expand.
