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Reasons for consuming cannabis among U.S. adults 2017

Most common reasons for consumption of cannabis among U.S. adults as of January 2017

The data describes the results of a survey conducted in the U.S. in January 2017. U.S. adults were asked about the main reasons for the consumption of cannabis. It was found that approx. 55% of respondents answered they consume cannabis for relaxation.

Relaxation	55
Stress relief	40
Enjoy social experiences	40
Reduce anxiety	30
Improve sleep quality	29
Pain management	26
Stimulate creativity	16
Treat a medical condition	15
Appetite stimulation	13
Nausea suppression	10
Increase focus/attention	9
Enhance medition or religious experiences	7
Be more energized	6
Improve exercise/training performance	5
Other	16

Reasons for consuming cannabis among U.S. adults 2017

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