Marijuana: How Dangerous?
Americans' views on marijuana are complex. While majorities say marijuana should not be legalized, they are somewhat divided on whether possession of a small amount should be considered a crime. And most Americans say they approve of using the drug for medicinal purposes when prescribed by a doctor. About three in 10 people say they have tried marijuana and a majority of parents who have tried it say they would tell their kids if they asked. On the other hand, three-quarters of parents say they would be "extremely" upset if their child smoked marijuana and half say they would be more concerned about pot than cigarettes or alcohol.
Americans' views on marijuana are complex. While majorities say marijuana should not be legalized, they are somewhat divided on whether possession of a small amount should be considered a crime. And most Americans say they approve of using the drug for medicinal purposes when prescribed by a doctor. About three in 10 people say they have tried marijuana and a majority of parents who have tried it say they would tell their kids if they asked. On the other hand, three-quarters of parents say they would be "extremely" upset if their child smoked marijuana and half say they would be more concerned about pot than cigarettes or alcohol.
- More than one-third of Americans say they have tried marijuana, and most parents who tried it say they would tell their...
- Most Americans say they favor allowing doctors to prescribe marijuana for medical purposes
- The majority of Americans say marijuana should remain illegal, but they are divided on whether possession of small amounts...
- Three-quarters of parents say they would be "extremely disturbed" if they found out their teenager smoked marijuana and half...











