Study: Higher Education Levels Linked to Increased Marijuana Use, Opposite of Cigarette Trends
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OG Article By Anthony Martinelli in News, Studies
September 12 2025
Key Findings
Adults with higher education use cannabis more.
Opposite trend for cigarette smoking.
Data from 2023 California Health Interview Survey.
Study Details
Analyzed 20,000+ adults, age 26+.
13.5% reported cannabis use.
6.1% reported cigarette smoking.
High school diploma, some college, or degree holders more likely to use cannabis.
College graduates smoke fewer cigarettes.
Analysis
Logistic regression: cannabis use odds 2x higher for college-educated vs. non-high school graduates.
Unlike cigarettes, where higher education means lower use.
Why This Matters
Legalization (2016) and shifting norms may drive cannabis use among educated groups.
Contrasts with cigarette trends.
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