Smoking Remains Most Popular Method for Consuming Cannabis in US

Nearly eight-in-ten consumers say that smoking is their preferred method of cannabis ingestion, according to data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Researchers reviewed marijuana use data provided by more than 138,000 respondents.

Fifteen percent of those surveyed reported having consumed cannabis within the past month, while eight percent reported daily use. Seventy-nine percent of consumers acknowledged smoking cannabis, while 41 percent acknowledged consuming edible formulations. Fewer than 15 percent of those surveyed acknowledged dabbing cannabis concentrates. The findings are consistent with others reporting that most consumers smoke cannabis.

Among those who reported dabbing, most respondents were young adults. Among older adults, fewer than 5 percent of respondents reported engaging in this practice.

In recent years, lawmakers in various states have introduced legislation to recriminalize higher-THC concentrated products. Most of these efforts have been unsuccessful.

Full text of the CDC white paper is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Article from NORML