Seven-in-ten voters believe that “the use of marijuana should be made legal in the United States. That percentage is the highest level of support ever reported in a nationwide scientific poll.
Topic: Polls
Over 90 percent of US adults believe that cannabis should be legal for either medical or adult-use purposes.
Of all the policy issues discussed by pollsters, respondents’ support was strongest for legalizing cannabis.
Sixty-five percent of respondents agreed with the statement, "Legalizing adult use of marijuana is a non-partisan issue that both liberal and conservative voters can get behind."
Adult-use legalization holds majority support among Americans in every age group, including those ages 65 and older.
A majority of South Dakotans support legalizing marijuana for both medical and for adult-use purposes.
"The present study suggests that, contrary to concerns, ultra-high THC cannabis, such as concentrates, might not produce greater positive, reinforcing effects."
The increase in seniors’ self-reported use of cannabis coincides with rising public support for marijuana legalization among older Americans.