New research reveals a troubling uptick in cannabis use disorder among U.S. adults, with cases soaring from 15.3 million in 2021 to 19.4 million by 2024—outpacing the decline in alcohol use disorder. Men saw a jump from 7.3% to 9.3% disorder rates, while women rose from 4.5% to 5.6%, with steepest increases among middle-aged and older adults. Experts blame rising potency, legalization, and reduced perceived harm, urging urgent action on screening, early intervention, and treatment access.

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