A recent study highlighted the prevalence of recreational drug use among American teenagers, revealing that an estimated 2.9 million Americans under 18 have used marijuana in recent years.
The research, conducted by Wellbrook Recovery, analyzed data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The study focused on Americans aged 12 to 17 who reported using drugs in 2022 and 2023.
According to the findings, over 3.7 million teens under 18 have reported using any type of drug in recent years.
Drug use is more common among girls, with 2 million users, compared to 1.7 million boys.
Marijuana is the most common drug among America’s youth, with over 2.9 million users. The drug is popular among both girls and boys, with over 1.6 million and 1.3 million users, respectively.
