Those Who Have Tried And Had Mostly Positive Experiences With Marijuana Or Psychedelics More Likely To Support Legalization, New Survey

As many as 60% of Americans support cannabis legalization, with just half opposing it, a new YouGov survey showed. The poll was conducted online on April 25 – 28, 2024, prior to the recent DEA news that it intends to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III substance. 

Removing marijuana from Schedule 1 – the same class as heroin, LSD, meth and ecstasy – to Schedule III along with ketamine, anabolic steroids and testosterone indicates the government’s acceptance that the plant has medical value. 

The DEA news came on April 30th, which means that the majority of survey participants already had a positive view of marijuana. Results are in line with previous polls that also showed the