Predictor of Tobacco Use Identified
November 10, 2025
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3 min
The PATH study reveals a significant connection between cannabis use and the likelihood of progressing to regular tobacco use among U.S. adolescents and young adults. Conducted on 13,851 participants, the research found that 13% of new regular tobacco users in 2021 could be attributed to cannabis use, amounting to approximately 509,800 individuals. Notably, 32.7% of adolescents who reported cannabis use in 2017 transitioned to regular tobacco use by 2021, suggesting that cannabis prevention should be a focus in tobacco control initiatives.
1. Cannabis use has a notable correlation with increased tobacco use among youth. 2. 13% of new tobacco users in 2021 were linked to cannabis. 3. 32.7% of adolescents using cannabis progressed to regular tobacco use. 4. The study included 13,851 participants aged 12 to 24. 5. Control measures accounted for demographic variables and prior tobacco use. 6. Cannabis prevention should be integrated into tobacco control strategies. 7. Funded by the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program and National Cancer Institute.
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