As the new year begins, many Americans are once again setting personal goals, but a new survey suggests cutting back on cannabis is low on the list compared with other habits. According to recent polling, people are more likely to resolve to drink less alcohol, stop using tobacco, or even spend less time on social media than to scale back cannabis use.
The poll questioned 1,003 adults across the United States about the commitments they plan to make for 2026. Participants were presented with 15 possible resolution categories, ranging from health and fitness to lifestyle habits. Reducing cannabis use emerged as the least popular choice among those options.
Only 8% of respondents said they intended to either stop using cannabis or use it less in 2026. By comparison, 10% reported an intention to reduce alcohol intake, while 12% said they hoped to limit tobacco use. A larger share, 16%, said they planned to rein in their social media habits. The most frequently selected resolution overall was improving physical health at 35%.
Younger adults were somewhat more open to reconsidering their cannabis habits than older age groups. Among people between 21 and 24 years old, 13% said they planned to reduce or quit cannabis use. That share dipped slightly to 12% among those aged 25 to 34 and fell more sharply among older respondents. Just 5% of adults between 45 and 54, and 4% of those 55 and older, expressed the same intention.
Men were twice as likely as women to give up or reduce cannabis use, at 12% versus 6%. Four in 10 respondents who plan to limit cannabis use said they had tried to do so before and were unsuccessful.
When asked why they wanted to reduce their marijuana consumption, more than half said they believed it would increase their flexibility and sense of independence. Around 47% felt it would help them feel more productive or accomplished, while 40% said they expected improvements in mental health, emotional balance, and overall activity levels.
The relatively low interest in quitting marijuana compared with tobacco and alcohol may reflect broader shifts in public perception. While 50% of Americans report having tried cannabis at least once, tobacco and alcohol remain more widely used.
Decades of public health campaigns have also emphasized the risks of drinking and smoking, particularly among younger people. Cannabis, by contrast, remains illegal at the federal level, and nationwide education efforts have been less consistent.
At the same time, recent research indicates shifting consumption patterns. Several surveys suggest that younger adults are increasingly turning to marijuana-infused beverages instead of alcohol, including at social events such as after-work gatherings. Other studies suggest most Americans view cannabis as a less harmful alternative to alcohol and expect nationwide legalization within the next few years.
Entities like Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) are likely to analyze the findings of this survey in greater detail in order to glean insights that could inform the firms about the future trajectory of marijuana consumption trends in the country.
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