Marijuana is gaining acceptance worldwide, but a recent study from The University of Queensland suggests that adults over 30 might want to reconsider their cannabis habits. The research, which analyzed data from over 8,000 mothers and 2,000 children, found that continued marijuana use after age 30 was associated with lower achievement in areas like income, education, and overall well-being. While younger users didn’t exhibit the same patterns, those who kept using cannabis into their 30s seemed to struggle more with conventional measures of success.
It’s worth noting that the study has its limitations. Conducted on Australian women, the findings may not reflect global trends or apply to other groups. Success was also defined narrowly, focusing on factors like homeownership and relationship stability, which don’t capture everyone’s aspirations. Moreover, the study didn’t examine the role of other substances, leaving room for the possibility that the results were influenced by broader drug use rather than cannabis specifically. Still, the research provides an interesting perspective on how lifestyle decisions, including cannabis consumption, might influence life trajectories as people grow older.
