Americans View Cannabis As Less Harmful Than Tobacco Or Alcohol, Divided Over Impact On Society, Gallup Finds
A Gallup poll published Tuesday reveals that American views on the impact of cannabis have taken a conservative shift, with more adults now considering it harmful compared to two years ago.
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The survey, conducted between during July with a random sample of 1,010 adults aged 18 and older, shows that 54% of respondents believe marijuana negatively affects society, while 51% view its impact on users as detrimental. This marks a notable change from 2022, when public opinion was nearly split on the issue.
Source: Gallup
The poll findings suggest a growing concern among Americans about the societal and personal effects of cannabis, despite its increasing legal acceptance and the ongoing process of reclassifying it to a less-dangerous substance category.
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