{"id":156592,"date":"2025-07-18T14:02:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T14:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/cannabis-use-among-adolescents-has-decreased-by-40-over-the-past-two-decades\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T14:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T14:02:08","slug":"cannabis-use-among-adolescents-has-decreased-by-40-over-the-past-two-decades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/cannabis-use-among-adolescents-has-decreased-by-40-over-the-past-two-decades\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannabis use among adolescents has decreased by 40% over the past two decades."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The consumption of \u00a0cannabis\u00a0 among \u00a0adolescents\u00a0 has shown a remarkable decline, decreasing by \u00a040%\u00a0 over the past two decades. This significant finding is detailed in the \u00a0‘Cannabis 2025 Monograph: Consumption and Consequences’\u00a0 released by the \u00a0Ministry of Health\u00a0, in association with the \u00a0Government Delegation for the National Drug Plan\u00a0, as reported by \u00a0Servimedia\u00a0.<\/p>\n

The report, disseminated by the \u00a0Ministerial Department\u00a0, highlights the sustained decrease in cannabis consumption among adolescents. In \u00a02004\u00a0, around \u00a025%\u00a0 of high school students aged \u00a014 to 18\u00a0 reported having used cannabis within the last \u00a030 days\u00a0. Fast forward to \u00a02023\u00a0, this percentage dropped to \u00a015%\u00a0, representing a \u00a040% decrease\u00a0 in relative terms. This trend suggests a transformation in behavior and perceptions of risk among the youth, likely influenced by \u00a0prevention campaigns\u00a0, shifts in the \u00a0social environment\u00a0, and an increased awareness of the \u00a0adverse effects of cannabis\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Moreover, various sociocultural factors, including the \u00a0emergence of new psychoactive substances\u00a0 and a shift toward products perceived as less harmful, may be reshaping consumption trends within this demographic. This decline among adolescents stands in stark contrast to the \u00a0stability of consumption in the adult population\u00a0. Among adults aged \u00a015 to 64\u00a0, \u00a012%\u00a0 reported cannabis use in the last month, a figure that has remained relatively unchanged over recent years.<\/p>\n

Daily Consumption Trends<\/h2>\n

When analyzing \u00a0daily cannabis consumption\u00a0, a slight increase has been noted in recent years. However, this prevalence remains low, at around \u00a02.5%\u00a0. In terms of healthcare implications, cannabis use poses a considerable burden on the health system, accounting for \u00a046.2%\u00a0 of hospital emergency cases involving psychoactive substances in \u00a02022\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Cannabis was also responsible for \u00a027.4%\u00a0 of admissions for treatment related to drug dependencies, making it the second mostcommon substance after \u00a0cocaine\u00a0. Notably, among individuals under the age of \u00a018\u00a0, approximately \u00a093.5%\u00a0 of those who begin using \u00a0illegal drugs\u00a0 do so through cannabis consumption.<\/p>\n

Increasing THC Concentration<\/h2>\n

The monograph additionally emphasizes the significant increase in the concentration of \u00a0tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)\u00a0, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. In \u00a02023\u00a0, the THC concentration reached \u00a029%\u00a0 in resin samples (hashish) and \u00a012.6%\u00a0 in cannabis flower, far exceeding levels recorded in previous decades. This heightened potency raises concerns regarding \u00a0mental health risks\u00a0, \u00a0cardiovascular problems\u00a0, and dependence among users.<\/p>\n

The proliferation of new consumption methods, including \u00a0edibles\u00a0 and \u00a0e-liquids\u00a0, coupled with the emergence of synthetic cannabinoids, complicates regulation and risk assessment. These synthetic variants are characterized by rapid development and chemical variability, posing unique challenges to both users and health officials.<\/p>\n

The report concludes by highlighting the necessity for a \u00a0comprehensive response\u00a0 combining epidemiological vigilance, evidence-based prevention strategies, and the reinforcement of public policies aimed at health and education. Such multifaceted efforts are crucial to ensure effective management of cannabis-related issues and to safeguard youth from potential health risks.<\/p>\n

In light of these findings, it is imperative for healthcare professionals, educators, and policymakers to work collaboratively to enhance \u00a0education\u00a0 about the risks associated with cannabis use while fostering an environment that prioritizes youth health. The declining rates of adolescent cannabis use present an opportunity for continued progress in public health efforts and youth legislation.<\/p>\n

As we move into the future, the implications of these findings call for actionable strategies that involve communities in addressing substance use and maintaining the momentum of positive change among younger populations. By focusing on awareness and education, we can further decrease the potential risks associated with cannabis usage amid ever-evolving cultural landscapes.<\/p>\n


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Updated Friday, July 18, 2025 – 15:26 The consumption of \u00a0cannabis\u00a0 among \u00a0adolescents\u00a0 has shown a remarkable decline, decreasing by \u00a040%\u00a0 over the past two decades. This significant finding is detailed in the \u00a0‘Cannabis 2025 Monograph: Consumption and Consequences’\u00a0 released by the \u00a0Ministry of Health\u00a0, in association with the \u00a0Government Delegation for the National Drug […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36400],"tags":[39110,965,1677,4496,6581,1940,112,37670],"class_list":["post-156592","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-health","tag-adolescents","tag-among","tag-cannabis","tag-decades","tag-decreased","tag-drugs","tag-health","tag-science-and-salud-health"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156592","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=156592"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156592\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156592"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=156592"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=156592"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}