Marijuana Use in the New England States
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Marijuana Use in the New England States
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According to national surveys on drug use and health by SAMHSA, New England states take four of the top five slots for the highest rates of reported marijuana use in the past year.
See how the New England states measure up in the slides below:
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6. Maine
Percent of respondents who used marijuana in the past year: 12.45%
National Rank: 13th most
Possession Laws: Decriminalized (2.5 ounces or less)
5. Connecticut
Percent of respondents who used marijuana in the past year: 12.50%
National Rank: 12th most
Possession Laws: Decriminalized (less than 0.5 ounce)
4. Massachusetts
Percent of respondents who used marijuana in the past year: 14.19%
National Rank: 5th most
Possession Laws: Decriminalized (1.0 ounce or less)
3. New Hampshire
Percent of respondents who used marijuana in the past year: 14.60%
National Rank: 4th most
Possession Laws: Medical Use Only
2. Rhode Island
Percent of respondents who used marijuana in the past year: 14.85%
National Rank: 3rd most
Possession Laws: Decriminalized (1.0 ounce or less)
1. Vermont
Percent of respondents who used marijuana in the past year: 14.90%
National Rank: 2nd most
Possession Laws: Decriminalized (1.0 ounce or less)
