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Routes of Marijuana Use - Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 22 U.S. States and Two Territories, 2022
MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
|April 10, 2025
Summary
Smoking remains the most common method for cannabis use in the US. Understanding diverse cannabis consumption routes is crucial for public health education and preventing adverse effects.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Substance Use Research
Background:
- Cannabis access and use are rising in the U.S. due to market expansion and legalization.
- Effective public health messaging requires understanding current cannabis use patterns.
- Identifying diverse routes of cannabis consumption is key to preventing adverse health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of various cannabis routes of use among adults in the U.S.
- To analyze demographic variations in cannabis consumption methods.
- To inform targeted public health interventions for cannabis users.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) marijuana module.
- Included adults aged 18 years and older reporting current cannabis use (past 30 days).
- Analyzed weighted prevalences of smoking, eating, vaping, and dabbing by demographics and pregnancy status.
Main Results:
- 15.3% of respondents reported current cannabis use.
- Smoking was the most prevalent route (79.4%), followed by edibles (41.6%), vaping (30.3%), and dabbing (14.6%).
- Vaping and dabbing were most common among young adults aged 18-24 years.
Conclusions:
- Smoking is the primary method of cannabis consumption, necessitating targeted interventions.
- Emerging methods like vaping and dabbing require further investigation regarding health impacts.
- Comprehensive understanding of all cannabis routes of use is vital for public health.
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