Cannabis use rises in Quebec but falls among teenagers, report finds – Dr. Mizrahi

Published on: 2026-04-15 07:00

In these articles, published by the Montreal Gazette and by Global News, Dr. Romina Mizrahi comments on new data showing that cannabis use in Quebec is shifting across age groups following legalization.

The report shows a slight overall decline in cannabis use in Quebec, from 18% in 2024 to 17% in 2025. Trends vary by age group: use has decreased among youth aged 15–20 since legalization, while it increased among adults aged 21–34 before more recently stabilizing or declining.

Dr. Mizrahi notes that these changes are likely linked to a combination of evolving social behaviors and increased public education efforts around cannabis use and its potential risks.

She also highlights a notable shift in patterns of consumption, particularly the rapid increase in vaping among younger users, as well as ongoing concerns regarding early use and associated mental health risks.

« I realize that there was a lot of hype when cannabis was legalized and we have done, and many others, a lot of education especially for young people as to the risks. »

– Dr. Romina Mizrahi

Cannabis use rises in Quebec but falls among teenagers, report finds – Dr. Mizrahi

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Source: Gazette de Montréal