Colorado’s Youth Cannabis Use Hits Historic Lows, Survey Finds
In Colorado, the first state to legalize recreational cannabis, recent survey results reveal a noteworthy shift in youth behavior.
According to the latest Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (via Colorado Sun), fewer than 13% of high schoolers reported using marijuana in the past month, marking the lowest rate since before recreational pot shops opened in 2013.
Conducted biennially in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado School of Public Health, this survey canvassed over 120,000 students across the state, offering robust insights into youth trends.
The findings spotlight a broader decline in marijuana use among adolescents, with the percentage of …