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A 2011 study found that 8.9 percent of marijuana users developed a dependence disorder—a low figure when compared to 67.5 percent of nicotine users, 22.7 percent of alcohol users, or 20.9 percent of cocaine users.
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A 2011 study found that 8.9 percent of marijuana users developed a dependence disorder, compared to 67.5 percent of nicotine users, 22.7 percent of alcohol users, and 20.9 percent of cocaine users.
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{
    "date": "2011",
    "study_finding": {
        "alcohol_dependence": "22.7%",
        "cocaine_dependence": "20.9%",
        "nicotine_dependence": "67.5%",
        "marijuana_dependence": "8.9%"
    }
}
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Statistics Study Alcohol Marijuana Drug Dependence Nicotine Cocaine
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September 30, 2026 at 5:01 AM (2 weeks ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 5:01 AM (2 weeks ago)

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The Way the FDA and DEA Ban Drugs Is Unaccountable and Arbitrary
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https://reason.com/2026/09/29/the-way-the-fda-and-dea-ban-drugs-is-unaccountable-and-arbitrary

A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that the FDA and DEA lack clear policies and procedures for drug scheduling decisions. This arbitrary process impacts research and has contributed to the failures of the war on drugs.

Drug Policy DEA FDA Government Accountability Office Controlled Substances Act Drug Scheduling Marijuana Legalization Bureaucracy

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