Drugs -- Recreational and Illegal (original) (raw)

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Next, I'm going to read a list of problems facing the country. For each one, please tell me if you personally worry about this problem a great deal, a fair amount, only a little or not at all. How much do you personally worry about drug use?

| | Great deal | ------------------------------------------- | | % | % | 2024 Mar 1-20 | 45 | 2023 Mar 1-23 | 46 | 2022 Mar 1-18 | 38 | 2021 Mar 1-15 | 39 | 2020 Mar 2-13 | 42 | 2019 Mar 1-10 | 47 | 2018 Mar 1-8 | 45 | 2017 Mar 1-5 | 44 | 2016 Mar 2-6 | 44 | 2015 Mar 5-8 | 38 | 2014 Mar 6-9 ^ | 34 | 2013 Mar 7-10 | 36 | 2012 Mar 8-11 | 42 | 2011 Mar 3-6 | 40 | 2010 Mar 4-7 | 37 | 2008 Mar 6-9 | 43 | 2007 Mar 11-14 | 45 | 2006 Mar 13-16 | 48 | 2005 Mar 7-10 | 42 | 2004 Mar 8-11 | 46 | 2003 Mar 24-25 | 42 | 2002 Mar 4-7 | 49 | 2001 Mar 5-7 | 58 | ^ Asked of a half sample; * Less than 0.5% | | Gallup | | Fair amount | Only a little | Not at all | No opinion | | | ----------- | ------------- | ---------- | ---------- | -- | | % | % | % | | | 25 | 17 | 12 | * | | 24 | 19 | 10 | * | | 29 | 22 | 11 | - | | 28 | 20 | 12 | * | | 25 | 20 | 12 | * | | 26 | 16 | 11 | 1 | | 25 | 16 | 13 | 1 | | 22 | 21 | 13 | * | | 23 | 18 | 15 | * | | 24 | 21 | 17 | * | | 29 | 25 | 12 | * | | 24 | 23 | 17 | * | | 24 | 21 | 13 | * | | 24 | 21 | 14 | 1 | | 27 | 22 | 13 | 1 | | 24 | 24 | 9 | * | | 26 | 20 | 8 | * | | 25 | 18 | 9 | * | | 23 | 24 | 11 | * | | 19 | 20 | 14 | 1 | | 26 | 20 | 12 | * | | 22 | 19 | 9 | 1 | | 22 | 13 | 7 | * | | | | | | | | | | |

Overall, how would you describe the problem of drugs [ROTATED: in the United States/in the area where you live] -- is it extremely serious, very serious, moderately serious, not too serious or not serious at all?

| | Extremely serious | Very serious | Moderately serious | Not too serious | Not serious at all | No opinion | | | --------------------------------- | ------------ | ------------------ | --------------- | ------------------ | ---------- | --- | | | % | % | % | % | % | % | | | In the United States | | | | | | | | 2023 Oct 2-23 | 45 | 29 | 20 | 3 | 2 | * | | 2021 Oct 1-19 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 1 | | 2019 Oct 1-13 | 37 | 36 | 22 | 4 | 1 | * | | 2018 Oct 1-10 | 37 | 32 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 2 | | 2017 Oct 5-11 | 33 | 38 | 23 | 4 | 1 | * | | 2016 Oct 5-9 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 2 | | 2011 Oct 6-9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | | 2009 Oct 1-4 | 35 | 33 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 1 | | 2007 Oct 4-7 | 35 | 38 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 2005 Oct 13-16 | 37 | 33 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 1 | | 2003 Oct 6-8 | 31 | 40 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 1 | | 2000 Aug 29-Sep 5 | 43 | 40 | 15 | 1 | 1 | * | | In the area where you live | | | | | | | | 2023 Oct 2-23 | 19 | 16 | 36 | 18 | 10 | * | | 2021 Oct 1-19 | 15 | 16 | 28 | 28 | 13 | 1 | | 2019 Oct 1-13 | 16 | 17 | 37 | 22 | 8 | * | | 2018 Oct 1-10 | 14 | 17 | 37 | 22 | 10 | 1 | | 2017 Oct 5-11 | 13 | 16 | 36 | 20 | 12 | 2 | | 2016 Oct 5-9 | 13 | 19 | 35 | 20 | 11 | 1 | | 2011 Oct 6-9 | 11 | 18 | 36 | 25 | 10 | 1 | | 2009 Oct 1-4 | 14 | 16 | 38 | 23 | 8 | 1 | | 2007 Oct 4-7 | 14 | 15 | 39 | 21 | 10 | 2 | | 2005 Oct 13-16 | 14 | 19 | 35 | 23 | 8 | 1 | | 2003 Oct 6-8 | 13 | 17 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 1 | | 2000 Aug 29-Sep 5 | 13 | 21 | 39 | 19 | 6 | 2 | | * Less than 0.5%; n/a: Not asked | | | | | | | | Gallup | | | | | | |

Now, how much progress do you feel the nation has made over the last year or two in coping with the problem of illegal drugs -- has it made much progress, made some progress, stood still, lost some ground or lost much ground?

| | Made much progress | Made some progress | Stood still | Lost some ground | Lost much ground | No opinion | | | --------------------- | ------------------ | ----------- | ---------------- | ---------------- | ---------- | - | | | % | % | % | % | % | % | | | 2023 Oct | 2 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 1 | | 2019 Oct | 4 | 37 | 27 | 18 | 12 | 2 | | 2018 Oct | 5 | 33 | 26 | 19 | 14 | 3 | | 2017 Oct | 2 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 14 | 2 | | 2011 Oct | 3 | 28 | 31 | 21 | 14 | 3 | | 2009 Oct | 3 | 30 | 31 | 19 | 13 | 3 | | 2007 Oct | 3 | 31 | 31 | 19 | 13 | 3 | | 2005 Oct | 2 | 31 | 30 | 23 | 13 | 1 | | 2003 Oct | 3 | 35 | 32 | 17 | 11 | 2 | | 2000 Sep | 6 | 41 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 1 | | 1999 Sep | 4 | 42 | 27 | 14 | 12 | 1 | | 1996 Nov | 3 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 1 | | 1995 Sep | 2 | 36 | 30 | 19 | 11 | 2 | | 1976 Jun | 2 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 15 | 4 | | 1974 Apr | 4 | 36 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 5 | | 1972 May | 3 | 32 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 5 | | Gallup | | | | | | |

How concerned are you about the effects marijuana has on adults who use it regularly -- very concerned, somewhat concerned, not too concerned or not at all concerned?

| | Very concerned | Somewhat concerned | Not too concerned | Not at all concerned | No opinion | | | ----------------- | ------------------ | ----------------- | -------------------- | ---------- | - | | | % | % | % | % | % | | | 2023 Jul 3-27 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 32 | 1 | | Gallup | | | | | |

How concerned are you about the effects marijuana has on young adults and teens who use it regularly -- very concerned, somewhat concerned, not too concerned or not at all concerned?

| | Very concerned | Somewhat concerned | Not too concerned | Not at all concerned | No opinion | | | ----------------- | ------------------ | ----------------- | -------------------- | ---------- | -- | | | % | % | % | % | % | | | 2023 Jul 3-27 | 40 | 35 | 15 | 10 | * | | Gallup | | | | | |

Next, I'm going to read you a list of issues. Regardless of whether or not you think it should be legal, for each one, please tell me whether you personally believe that in general it is morally acceptable or morally wrong. How about smoking marijuana?

| | Morally acceptable | Morally wrong | Depends (vol.) | Not a moral issue (vol.) | No opinion | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------- | -------------- | ------------------------ | ---------- | -- | | | % | % | % | % | % | | | 2020 May 1-13 ^ | 70 | 28 | 2 | -- | * | | 2019 May 1-12 ^ | 65 | 33 | 1 | 1 | * | | 2018 May 1-10 ^ | 65 | 31 | 3 | -- | 2 | | (vol.)=volunteered response; ^ Asked of a half sample; * Less than 0.5% | | | | | | | Gallup | | | | | |

Please say whether each of the following is a very important reason why you favor legalizing marijuana, a somewhat important reason, or not an important reason. How about -- [RANDOM ORDER]?

Asked of those who think marijuana should be legal

| | Very important | Somewhat important | Not important | No opinion | | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ | ------------- | ---------- | --- | | | % | % | % | % | | | Marijuana helps people who use it for medical reasons | 86 | 12 | 2 | -- | | It would free up law enforcement to focus on other types of crime | 70 | 23 | 7 | -- | | It is a matter of freedom and personal choice | 60 | 29 | 11 | * | | It will provide a good source of tax revenue for state and local governments | 56 | 30 | 13 | * | | Government regulation of marijuana would make it safer for those who use it | 47 | 36 | 16 | * | | You do not believe marijuana is harmful to people who use it | 35 | 43 | 19 | 3 | | * Less than 0.5% | | | | | | Gallup, May 15-30, 2019 | | | | |

Please say whether each of the following is a very important reason why you oppose legalizing marijuana, a somewhat important reason, or not an important reason. How about -- [RANDOM ORDER]?

Asked of those who think marijuana should not be legal

| | Very important | Somewhat important | Not important | No opinion | | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ | ------------- | ---------- | -- | | | % | % | % | % | | | It would increase the number of car accidents involving drivers who use marijuana | 79 | 12 | 8 | * | | It would lead to more people using stronger and more addictive drugs | 69 | 18 | 13 | * | | It would encourage more people to use marijuana | 62 | 21 | 17 | * | | Legalizing marijuana would not benefit society or individuals much | 60 | 21 | 18 | * | | You believe marijuana is harmful to people who use it | 54 | 22 | 24 | * | | You believe the use of drugs, including marijuana, is immoral | 43 | 25 | 31 | 1 | | * Less than 0.5% | | | | | | Gallup, May 15-30, 2019 | | | | |

Next, please say how often you currently smoke or use each of the following -- regularly, occasionally or never. How about -- Marijuana?

| | Regularly | Occasionally | Never | No opinion | | | ----------------- | ------------ | ----- | ---------- | -- | | | % | % | % | % | | | 2018 Jul 1-11 | 5 | 8 | 87 | * | | * Less than 0.5% | | | | | | Gallup | | | | |

In general, how harmful do you feel each of the following is to people who use them-very harmful, somewhat harmful, not too harmful or not at all harmful? How about -- Marijuana?

| | Very harmful | Somewhat harmful | Not too harmful | Not at all harmful | Depends (vol.) | No opinion | | | ----------------------------- | ---------------- | --------------- | ------------------ | -------------- | ---------- | - | | | % | % | % | % | % | % | | | 2018 Jul 1-11 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 1 | 1 | | (vol) = volunteered response. | | | | | | | | Gallup | | | | | | |

For each of the following drugs, please say how much of a problem you think it is in your area -- is it a crisis, a very serious problem but not a crisis, a somewhat serious problem or not much of a problem?

| | Crisis | Very serious problem | Somewhat serious problem | Not much of a problem | No opinion | | | ------------------------ | -------------------- | ------------------------ | --------------------- | ---------- | - | | | % | % | % | % | % | | | Heroin | 17 | 25 | 22 | 29 | 7 | | Prescription painkillers | 14 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 5 | | Cigarettes | 10 | 23 | 33 | 33 | 2 | | Alcohol | 8 | 24 | 35 | 32 | 1 | | Cocaine | 8 | 20 | 29 | 37 | 7 | | Marijuana | 6 | 17 | 25 | 50 | 2 | | June 14-23, 2016 | | | | | | | Gallup | | | | | |

How much have you heard or read about problems with a type of prescription painkiller known as opioids -- a lot, some, only a little, or nothing at all?

| | A lot | Some | Only a little | Nothing at all | No opinion | | | -------------- | ---- | ------------- | -------------- | ---------- | - | | | % | % | % | % | % | | | 2016 Jun 14-23 | 46 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 1 | | Gallup | | | | | |

How much do you blame each of the following for the opioid problem -- a lot, some, only a little or not at all?

| | A lot | Some | Only a little | Not at all | No opinion | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---- | ------------- | ---------- | ---------- | - | | | % | % | % | % | % | | | The pharmaceutical industry encouraging doctors to use opioids | 55 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 4 | | Doctors overprescribing painkillers to their patients | 53 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 2 | | Lack of public knowledge about the dangers of opioids | 49 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 1 | | Patients demanding that they be given a prescription to ease their pain | 47 | 29 | 16 | 5 | 3 | | Jun 14-23, 2016 | | | | | | | Gallup | | | | | |

As you may know, marijuana use is legal in some states. Do you think the federal government should take steps to enforce federal anti-marijuana laws in those states, or not?

| | Yes, should | No, should not | No opinion | | | -------------- | -------------- | ---------- | - | | | % | % | % | | | 2012 Nov 26-29 | 34 | 64 | 1 | | Gallup | | | |

Would you favor or oppose making marijuana legally available for doctors to prescribe in order to reduce pain and suffering?

| | Favor | Oppose | No opinion | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------ | ---------- | -- | | | % | % | % | | | 2010 Oct 7-10 | 70 | 27 | 3 | | 2005 Oct 13-16 | 78 | 22 | * | | 2003 Nov 10-12 | 75 | 22 | 3 | | 1999 Mar 19-21 | 73 | 25 | 2 | | * Less than 0.5%; ^ WORDING: Would you vote for or against making marijuana legally available for doctors to prescribe in order to reduce pain and suffering? | | | | | Gallup | | | |

Some people have proposed legalizing marijuana and then taxing its sale as a way of raising revenue for state governments. Would you favor or oppose this in the state where you live?

| | Favor | Oppose | No opinion | | | ------------------------ | ------ | ---------- | - | | | % | % | % | | | 2009 Oct 1-4 ^ | 42 | 56 | 2 | | ^ Asked of a half sample | | | | | Gallup | | | |

Do you think the possession of small amounts of marijuana should or should not be treated as a criminal offense?

| | Yes, should be | No, should not be | No opinion | | | ----------------------- | ----------------- | ---------- | - | | | % | % | % | | | 2005 Oct 13-16 ^ | 43 | 55 | 2 | | 2003 Nov 10-12 ^ | 52 | 46 | 1 | | 2000 Aug 29-Sep 5 ^ | 51 | 47 | 2 | | 1985 May 17-20 | 50 | 46 | 4 | | 1980 Jun 27-30 | 43 | 52 | 5 | | 1977 Apr 1-4 | 41 | 53 | 6 | | ^Asked of a half sample | | | | | Gallup | | | |

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Drugs -- Recreational and Illegal (original) (raw)

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