America hits major marijuana milestone as daily weed use surpasses daily drinking

Marijuana has surpassed alcohol and cigarettes as the most commonly used daily drug in the U.S., with 21.4 million daily or near-daily users according to the 2025 SAMHSA survey. Daily use increased by 21% from 2022 to 2025, driven mainly by adults over 26, while experts express concerns about rising THC content and self-medication trends.