CBD and nitrous oxide use among adults in mainland France in 2022
Key Points
Cannabidiol (CBD)
16.4% of adults have used CBD at least once in their lifetime
10.0% of adults have used CBD in the past year
27.6% of 18-34-year-olds have used CBD at least once in their lives
17.5% of 18-34-year-olds have used it in the past year
18.5% of men vs. 14.5% of women have used CBD at least once in their lifetime
10% of men and women have used it in the past year
Young people generally consume CBD by smoking it, while older adults tend to take it orally. 1 in 10 CBD users was a minor when they first used it.
Nitrous oxide
4.3% of adults have used nitrous oxide at least once in their lifetime
0.8% of adults have used it in the past year
13.7% of 18- to 24-year-olds have used nitrous oxide at least once in their lives
3.2% of 18- to 24-year-olds have used it in the past year
All users in the past year are under 35 years old, with an average age of 25. More
men than women have tried nitrous oxide, but just as many have used it in the past year.
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