The vision of today’s marijuana user isn’t what you think it is

The ’70s show was so popular that there was a new spin-off on Netflix called ‘The ’90s Show’. The children’s antics mostly included sex, marijuana, and silly drama. But it also showed something more: the changed faces of those who use marijuana. The “hippie” on the show was Leo, who leads the photo hut, is laid back and plays with all stereotypes. He is played by stoner icon Tommy Chong. But almost everyone else on the show is also consuming during the show, and that’s a preview of things to come.

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It appears that in the over 18 group, whites (53.6%) use cannabis more than blacks (45.3%). That’s unfortunate, because across all 50 states, black people are, on average, 3.6 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana.

Additionally, 68% of conservative voters support state cannabis, according to a study this year. Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) led the bipartisan effort in Congress for federal legalization.

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The generation most interested in legal cannabis is Generation X at 93%. They agree that consuming cannabis has many health benefits and can be good for the mind and body. Generation X was born between 1965 and 1980 and represents around 65 million people. They are also able to make and implement political decisions at the local and state level.

Millennials are the largest age group (22%) to vote and will soon decide important issues like marijuana legalization, climate change, housing and more. An estimated 92% of them think cannabis should be legal and available.

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A new report in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that cannabis use among adults age 65 and older increased by 75 percent over three years. Among the population over 65, 4.2% used marijuana in 2018, up from 2.4% in 2015. In 2006, use in the age group was just 0.4%, the report said. Seems the population is growing fast.

In addition to helping seniors medically, marijuana has helped them better engage in intimate relationships. You’re not alone, the results of this study, published in the National Library of Medicine, contrast and substantiate new findings in the literature. The demographic results suggest that people who use cannabis have a wide range of ages, occupations, and preferences for cannabis use. The inclusion of LGBTQIA+ respondents is a strength of this study. Overall, the results suggest that both men and women felt that cannabis use increased their sexual function and satisfaction, particularly desire and orgasmic intensity.

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With 88% of people in the country believing that cannabis should be legal in some form, it appears that a segment of the public uses it for relaxation, stress relief or medical issues, as well as just for fun.