Weed Addiction Has Almost Doubled Among Kids, Says National Drug Survey
Last Updated: Tuesday August 5, 2025
(The Drug Report) The National Survey on Drug Use and Health serves as the gold standard when it comes to tracking public health trends across America. And the latest NSDUH is flashing a huge warning signal about kids, weed, and the addiction industry.
From 2014 to 2024, cannabis use disorder (CUD) among kids aged 12-17 increased from 2.7% to 4.7%, a 74% increase. In raw numbers, that’s an increase from 667,000 kids to 1.2 million kids with CUD.
You read that right: A 74% increase. 1.2 million kids. Starting with 12-year-olds.
In raw terms, that’s a jump of 533,000. Which is more than the population of Atlanta.