What topics does this cannabis study cover?

This study covers research on: Addiction, Mental Health.

Where was this research published?

Published in Salud publica de Mexico on July 30, 2026.

Mexico survey highlights risks linked to frequent cannabis use

Q: What did this research study find?

Past-month cannabis use was reported by **1.4%** of people aged 12 to 65 in Mexico, representing **1.3 million people**.

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Salud publica de Mexico • July 30, 2026 • Highly Relevant

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AI Summary

The Encodat 2025 survey estimated current cannabis use among people aged 12 to 65 in Mexico. 1.4%, equivalent to 1.3 million people, reported using cannabis in the previous month. The study also examined how often people used cannabis and whether they experienced physical or emotional problems linked to their use, either personally or affecting others.

Among current users, 49.2% reported using cannabis weekly or daily, which the researchers treated as an indicator of higher-intensity use. In addition, 26.6% reported associated physical or emotional problems. Although overall past-month use was relatively low, the findings support stronger monitoring and prevention efforts aimed particularly at frequent cannabis use.

💡 Key Findings

Past-month cannabis use was reported by 1.4% of people aged 12 to 65 in Mexico, representing 1.3 million people.

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Among current users, 49.2% reported weekly or daily use, an indicator of higher-intensity consumption.

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26.6% of current users reported physical or emotional problems associated with cannabis use.

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The researchers conclude that prevention and surveillance should focus especially on frequent cannabis use, despite the relatively low overall prevalence.

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📄 Original Abstract

Estimar la prevalencia de consumo actual de cannabis en población mexicana de 12 a 65 años, así como la prevalencia de problemas físicos y emocionales, propios o a terceros. Material y métodos. Análisis de la Encuesta Nacional de Consumo de Drogas, Alcohol y Tabaco (Encodat) 2025. Se estimaron prevalencias de consumo en el último mes, la frecuencia de consumo como indicador de intensidad y problemas asociados. La prevalencia de consumo actual fue 1.4% (1.3 millones). Entre consumidores actuales, 49.2% reportó consumo semanal o diario, y 26.6% reportó problemas físicos o emocionales asociados. Actualmente, más de 1.3 millones de personas en México, consumen cannabis con alta intensidad y presentan problemas asociados. Pese a la baja prevalencia, es importante establecer vigilancia y prevención enfocados en el consumo frecuente.

Paper Type

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Publication

Journal: Salud publica de Mexico
Published: July 30, 2026
PMID: 42536903
DOI: 10.21149/18229

Authors (6)

Alan Reyes-García Centro de Investigación en Salud Poblacional, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Cuernavaca, México.. rega.nutri@gmail.com.
Andrés Sánchez-Pájaro Centro de Investigación en Salud Poblacional, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Cuernavaca, México. Center for Opioid Epidemiology and Policy, Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population Health, Grossman School of Medicine, The New York University. Nueva York, Estados Unidos de América.. andres.sanchez@insp.mx.
Ariadne Rivera-Aguirre Center for Opioid Epidemiology and Policy, Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population Health, Grossman School of Medicine, The New York University. Nueva York, Estados Unidos de América.. ariadne.rivera@nyulangone.org.
Daniel Pech-Puebla Comisión Nacional de Salud Mental y Adicciones, Secretaría de Salud. Ciudad de México, México.. daniel.pech.puebla@hotmail.com.
Luis E Segura Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Nueva York, Estados Unidos de América.. les2196@cumc.columbia.edu.
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