A new survey suggests that 8% of Americans resolved in the New Year to quit or reduce their cannabis consumption. The survey, conducted by Censuswide on behalf of nicotine pouch retailer Northerner found more than half of respondents who said they wanted to change their cannabis habits believe it will improve their independence and flexibility. 

Another 47% believed changing their cannabis habits would make them feel more accomplished, with 40% thinking it would help them lead a more active lifestyle and improve their mental and emotional well-being.     

Just 5% of 45- 54-year-olds polled wanted to quit or reduce their cannabis consumption compared to 13% of 21- 24-year-olds, and 12% of 25- 34-year-olds. Double the number of men (12%) wanted to quit or reduce their cannabis consumption compared to women (6%). 

About 10% of respondents said they wanted to quit or reduce their alcohol consumption, and about 12% said they wanted to quit or reduce their tobacco use.  

The survey included 1,000 U.S. adults who were asked about their New Year’s resolutions. 

TG joined Ganjapreneur in 2014 as a news writer and began hosting the Ganjapreneur podcast in 2016. He is based in upstate New York, where he also teaches media studies at a local university.