How Gen Z Is Embracing Cannabis and Changing the Industry

Heady NJ
By Jecce HarriottJul 23, 2026, 4:26 pm79 pts
Gen Z has seen the legalization of cannabis in real time, and they are embracing both as a lifestyle and as a career choice. Gen Z and Cannabis Consumption Born from 1997 to 2012, reports have shown that Gen Z prefers cannabis over alcohol due to lower costs, more predictability, and fewer hangovers. 33% using…

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