Prof G Markets · Monday, August 3, 2026

Marijuana Overtakes Alcohol as Most Frequently Used Substance in US

A recent statistic reveals that 21.4 million Americans used marijuana daily in 2025, surpassing alcohol usage at 17.2 million daily users. The data suggests a significant shift in substance consumption patterns among Americans.

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“Today's number: 21.4 million.”

“That's how many Americans use marijuana daily in 2025, making it the most frequently used substance above alcohol at 17.2 million.”

Heard on Prof G Markets — “How Leverage Turned An AI Boom Into A Crash”, published Monday, August 3, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.

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