Show Me the Stats

When asked about pattern of use in the past year, 66% of young adults in Washington State either do not use marijuana at all or use it less than once per month. Meanwhile, MOST of young adults don’t drive after marijuana use in the past month (87.5% ) and MOST of young adults don’t drive after consuming alcohol (92.6%). Where did we get these stats from? Statistics come from the 2021 Washington Young Adult Health Survey. Young adults between 18-25 from Washington State participated in this survey.

66% of young adults in Washington State either do not use marijuana
at all or use less than once per month (2021).

88% of 18-25 year olds DO NOT drive under the influence of marijuana in the past month (2021).

Percent of 18-25 Year Olds Using Marijuana in Washington State

  • Have never used
  • Have used within the past month
  • Used more than 30 days ago, but within the past 12 months
  • Used more than 12 months ago

Source: Young Adult Health Survey- University of Washington (2021 & 2022)

Recreational Marijuana Use 18-25 year olds in Washington State
Have never used 37.62%
Have used within the past month 33.57%
Have used more than 30 days ago, but within the past 12 months 16.32%
Have used more than 12 months ago 11.76%
Once a month 3.66%
2 to 3 times a month 4.81%
Once per week 3.22%
More than once a week 6.35%
Every other day 4.28%
Every day 7.72%