Visual Capitalist February 1, 2025
Today, the three most common substances used among Americans aged 19 to 30 are alcohol, cannabis, and nicotine vapes.
In particular, cannabis use is approaching record levels, while nicotine vaping among young adults has surged, with one in four reporting use over a 12-month period. By contrast, binge drinking and nonmedical prescription use are at record lows. Cigarette smoking has also dropped by two-thirds since 2004.
This graphic shows young adult substance use in America, based on data from the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research.
Young Adult Substance Use in America
Below, we show the share of Americans aged 19 to 30 who have used the following substances at least once in the past 30 days, based on...
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