{"id":34582,"date":"2024-04-23T11:51:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T11:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=34582"},"modified":"2024-04-23T11:52:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T15:52:27","slug":"report-gen-z-would-rather-smoke-cannabis-than-consume-alcohol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/report-gen-z-would-rather-smoke-cannabis-than-consume-alcohol\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Gen Z Would Rather Smoke Cannabis Than Consume Alcohol"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cannabis use is increasing all around the world. The American marijuana industry was worth about $57 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $444 billion by 2030, a staggering growth that reflects it as the fastest-growing industry anywhere in the world. Veriheal consistently stays abreast of current trends by conducting routine surveys among our community of nearly 2 million users. These surveys explore the motivations and methods behind cannabis usage for both medical purposes and recreational enjoyment. By engaging individuals across various age groups and demographics, we gather insights into usage patterns, medical conditions, past substance experiences, and more. This approach ensures that we deliver a top-notch service tailored to meet the diverse needs of our customers.<\/p>\n

In this piece, we aim to delve into the use of cannabis among Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) for purposes of happiness, healing, and relief. Our goal is to gain a deeper understanding of how this demographic perceives and utilizes marijuana. By knowing what Gen Z values about cannabis, we can better provide for upcoming generations to ensure everyone is having their needs met.<\/p>\n

Understanding Gen Z<\/h2>\n

Gen Z has been spotlighted in the media recently for a variety of reasons, one of which is that they are the largest consumers of media across any generation. They are becoming adults in tumultuous yet transformative times and are often seen as being tasked with “saving the world” from the variety of issues they’ve inherited, whether environmental, political, or economic. Gen Z is focused on shaking up social norms entrenched by previous generations, slowly creating a more equitable society that allows people of any gender, orientation, and identity to thrive.<\/p>\n

California was the first state to legalize medicinal cannabis in 1996, right around the time that Gen Z began to enter society. As a result, those in Gen Z have never experienced a world without some form of legal weed, and they’re more accepting of it than any other age group. Alternative medicines are a priority among Gen Z, who are moving away from traditional Western options and instead using natural wellness to support the mind and body. Gen Z is increasingly building on the forward momentum of previous generations to heavily promote activism and the creation of a world that supports and benefits everyone equally.<\/p>\n

Report: Gen Z Would Rather Smoke Cannabis Than Consume Alcohol<\/h2>\n

To collect this data, Veriheal surveyed thousands of patients between the ages of 15 and 27 who signed up for our services between March 2023 and April 2024. We have also used some information provided by New Frontier Data<\/a> in 2022, which referenced various studies and findings on this age demographic’s substance use. All respondents are located in the United States but represent a diverse group of people from all races and genders.<\/p>\n

TL:DR: Findings On Gen Z Cannabis Use and Preferences<\/h3>\n