College Students Smoked More Pot, Drank Less In 2020

The video discusses a national survey revealing increased cannabis use among college students during the pandemic, with 44% reporting usage in 2020. Students used marijuana to cope with stress and isolation. Conversely, alcohol consumption decreased, with fewer students drinking or binge drinking. As students return to campus, many aim to maintain healthier habits, focusing on schedules and reducing alcohol intake.

What percentage of college students reported using cannabis in 2020 according to the survey?

• 30%

• 50%

• 60%

• 44%

How did the percentage of students using marijuana daily or nearly daily in 2020 compare to 2015?

• It decreased from 8% to 5%

• It increased from 5% to 8%

• It increased from 8% to 10%

• It remained the same at 5%

What was the reported percentage of students who drank alcohol in the past 30 days in 2020?

• 62%

• 28%

• 35%

• 56%

What was one reason students reduced their alcohol consumption during the pandemic?

• Closure of social venues

• Increased availability of alcohol

• More time spent on campus

• Higher cost of alcohol

What change did students hope to maintain as they returned to campus?

• Healthier lifestyle habits

• Higher alcohol consumption

• More frequent partying

• Increased social gatherings