Colorado Marijuana Use Rates Have Not Changed Post-Legalization

The percentage of Colorado adults using marijuana has not changed substantially since January 1, 2014, when the state legalized commercial sales of marijuana products for recreational use. Daily or near-daily use of marijuana among adults in Colorado is much lower than daily or near-daily use of alcohol or tobacco. Past-month marijuana use among Colorado adolescents is nearly identical to the national average

During 2015, an estimated 13% of Colorado adults ages 18 and up reported using marijuana in the past month, and 6% reported using marijuana daily or near-daily. These are essentially the same rates reported . . .