According to the CDC, 61.9 million people used cannabis in 2022, making it the most commonly used federally illegal drug in the United States. Click the sections below to learn how marijuana/cannabis can affect your health.
About 3 in 10 people who use cannabis develop a cannabis use disorder. The risk is higher for those who start using as teens and use cannabis more frequently.
Using cannabis directly affects the parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning, attention, decision-making, coordination, emotions, and reaction time.
According to the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, nearly 29% of Nevada high school students reported ever using cannabis.
Everything About Cannabis (Marijuana)
Nevada law allows adults 21 and older to purchase recreational cannabis from licensed dispensaries with a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license or passport.