Cannabis and young adult health in Minnesota

MPR News with Angela Davis · Nov 12, 2025 · 46m

Cannabis is going mainstream in Minnesota in ways that would have been hard to imagine just a few years ago.

THC drinks are on store shelves. People talk about edibles and dispensaries as casually as they talk about coffee or craft breweries.

For many young adults, cannabis has become part of everyday life — a way to unwind, manage stress or hang out with friends. Using it carries far less stigma than it once did and many people see it as safer than alcohol or tobacco.

But even with growing acceptance, questions remain about how cannabis affects young adults, including their mental health…