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When asked about pattern of use in the past year, 68% of young adults in King County either do not use marijuana at all or use it less than once per month, and 89% of young adults don’t drive after marijuana use.  Where did we get these stats from? Statistics come from the 2019 Washington Young Adult Health Survey. Young adults between 18-25 from King County participated in this survey.

68% of young adults in King County either do not use marijuana at all or use less than once per month

89% of 18-25 year olds DO NOT drive under the influence of marijuana.

Percent of 18-25 Year Olds Using Marijuana in King County

  • 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 (2019)

Recreational Marijuana Use 18-25 year olds in King County
Have never used 39.94%
Have used within the past month 32.29%
Have used more than 30 days ago, but within the past 12 months 19.28%
Have used more than 12 months ago 8.48%
Once a month 5.01%
2 to 3 times a month 6.41%
Once per week 3.0%
More than once a week 4.93%
Every other day 3.73%
Every day 6.54%