Substance Use Trends News

Record High Substance Use Among Middle-Aged Adults and Millennials: Marijuana, Hallucinogens, and Binge Drinking on the Rise

A new report from the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future panel study reveals that marijuana use, hallucinogen use, and binge drinking have reached record highs among middle-aged adults. Cannabis use has surged among young adults under 30, along with historic rates of vaping. The study also found changing attitudes towards alcohol, with a record number of Americans believing that moderate drinking is bad for health.