Parents and cannabis use in 2025

Twenty-nine states and Washington DC have passed some law legalizing the use of

Marijuana. Of these, seven states and Washington, D.C., have expanded their laws to include recreational use. However, these regulations are not the only changes regarding the substance: CDC data suggests that "middle-aged Americans are now slightly more likely to use marijuana than their teenage children."

In 2014, the number of Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 who smoked

Marijuana use has decreased by 10% since 2002, reaching only 7.4%. Given

that 8% of adults aged 35 to 44 identify as smokers

As is common, one might ask: How does marijuana influence their role as parents?

A study was conducted using a sample of 1,000 people, half of whom

Many smoke cannabis, and half don't understand the impact of recreational cannabis use.

The impact of marijuana on child-rearing has been studied, and this is what was found:

Given that 3 out of 10 parents admit to using marijuana recreationally,

We analyzed the data in greater detail, segmenting it by gender, type of relationship, and

including political affiliation. The research revealed significant differences between parents

Consumers and non-consumers. Interestingly, almost 59% of single parents

They consumed marijuana recreationally, compared to just over 41% of the parents

married. Likewise, more than 59% of single women reported consuming

marijuana recreationally, while around 42% of men

Single people confirmed the same. As for the parents whose children they knew were using drugs

recreational marijuana use, 40% of baby boomers who identified as

Democrats responded affirmatively. They were followed by almost 29% of Generation X.

who identified as a Democrat and almost 21% of millennials who

They identified themselves as republicans.

Overall, more than 54% of parents with some university credits but without

university graduates reported using recreational marijuana, compared to only

Around 39% of parents have a master's degree. Regarding family income

annual, more than 61% of parents who earned between $15,000 and $24,000 a year

This year, they reported using recreational marijuana. However, marijuana use

Recreational activity decreased significantly among parents earning between 150,000 and

$199,000 annually.

According to recreational marijuana users, nearly 64% of baby boomers

He preferred smoking joints, while Generation X and millennials opted for

smoking it in a pipe. Millennials, in particular, also tended more to use

vaporizers that previous generations

According to the survey, almost three out of four parents would prefer that their children

They consumed marijuana recreationally instead of alcohol, according to the Institute.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), more than 15 million

American adults suffer from alcohol use disorder (AUD), and

It is estimated that 88,000 people die annually from alcohol-related causes.

Nearly 42% of non-consumers admitted they would prefer their children to drink.

alcohol to marijuana use, compared to less than 10% of the

consumers. Republicans also showed a greater inclination to have their children

drinking alcohol was preferable to using recreational marijuana.

Research has shown that smoking marijuana at a young age can

negatively affect brain development, and experts recommend that parents

Those who consume marijuana should be aware of the importance of setting a good example.

of behavior and having open conversations with their children about the impact

of drugs.

Alexandra Suárez

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER BV CORP

@highmommas