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Topics At A Glance: Illegal Drugs

Seriousness of Drug Abuse

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(Would you say the following is a very serious problem (in your local schools), somewhat serious, not too serious or not a serious problem at all?)...Illegal drugs
Public Agenda Bullying Poll, [Apr, 2010]




Overall, how would you describe the problem of drugs...in the United States--is it extremely serious, very serious, moderately serious, not too serious, or not serious at all?
Gallup Poll, [Oct, 2007]




Overall, how would you describe the problem of drugs...in the area where you live--is it extremely serious, very serious, moderately serious, not too serious, or not serious at all?
Gallup Poll, [Oct, 2007]



Legalization of Marijuana

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Do you think that the use of marijuana should be made legal, or not?
CBS News Poll, [Oct, 2011]




Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal, or not?
Gallup Poll, [Oct, 2011]




Do you favor or oppose the legalization of marijuana?
CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll, [Apr, 2011]



Government Spending on the Illegal Drug Problem

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(We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount.) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on...dealing with drug addiction?
Note: Asked of 1/2 sample
General Social Survey 2010, [Mar, 2010]




(We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount.) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on...drug rehabilitation?
Note: Asked of 1/2 sample
General Social Survey 2010, [Mar, 2010]




(We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount.) Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on...dealing with drug addiction?
Note: Asked of 1/2 sample
General Social Survey 2008, [Apr, 2008]



Drug Use in Sports

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Which one of the following stories had the biggest impact on sports this year (2011)?...Lockouts and labor disputes in the NBA (National Basketball Association) and NFL (National Football League), college conference realignment, scandals in college athletics, investigations and trials for performance enhancing drugs
Note: Asked of sports fans (61%)
Marist Poll, [Nov, 2011]




If a drug is approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) but still enhances an athlete's performance, do you think professional athletes should or should not be allowed to use it?
60 Minutes/Vanity Fair Poll, [Jun, 2011]




(How much if anything, have you heard about each of the following? Have you heard a lot, a little or nothing at all?)...Allegations that Lance Armstrong used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career
Pew Weekly News Interest Index Poll, [May, 2011]



Youth and Drugs

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(Now I'm going to read you a list of some topics you may or may not discuss with your grandchildren. For each one please tell me whether it is something you have discussed with at least one of your grandchildren? If your grandchild is/grandchildren are too young to talk to you about the topic please just say so.)...Use of illegal drugs or illegal use of prescription drugs
AARP Grandparenting Survey, [Aug, 2011]




(Now I'm going to read you a list of issues your grandchildren may want to talk to someone about. Please tell me if you think your grandchildren would be more likely to talk to you, more likely to talk to their parents, or equally likely to talk to you or their parents about the following issues? If your grandchildren are too young to talk to you about these issues please just say so.)...Drug or alcohol use
AARP Grandparenting Survey, [Aug, 2011]




(Here are a series of events that have occurred recently. For each one please tell me whether you see this as an isolated event that is happening at this time or part of a larger change that will continue for some time to come.)...Increases in marijuana use among teens
Note: Asked of Form B half sample
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll, [Mar, 2011]



Drugs in Schools

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(Would you say the following is a very serious problem (in your local schools), somewhat serious, not too serious or not a serious problem at all?)...Illegal drugs
Public Agenda Bullying Poll, [Apr, 2010]




Now, just to be clear, when I mention illegal drugs in the following questions, I mean to include marijuana and prescription drugs when they are used to get high....To the best of your knowledge, is your teen's school a 'drug-free' school or is it not 'drug free', meaning some students keep drugs, use drugs or sell drugs on school grounds? (If Don't know, ask:) 'Well, what is your guess?'
CASA 2009 Attitudes on Substance Abuse Survey, [Mar, 2009]




(Now, just to be clear, when I mention illegal drugs in the following questions, I mean to include marijuana and prescription drugs when they are used to get high.)...Some parents say that the presence of illegal drugs in their teen's school will not affect whether their teen does or does not try illegal drugs. Other parents say that the presence of illegal drugs in their teen's school makes it more likely their teen will try illegal drugs. Which of these two views is closer to your own?
CASA 2009 Attitudes on Substance Abuse Survey, [Mar, 2009]



From the Archives


(I'm going to read some ways to deal with the problems of drugs. Thinking in terms of how much each proposal might cost, and how effective you feel it would be, please tell me whether you strongly favor, or strongly oppose the proposal.)... Increased funding of job training programs for youth at-risk of getting involved with drugs
Gallup/CNN/USA Today Poll, [Sep, 1995]




Would government spending more money on treatment programs for those who abuse illegal drugs such as heroin, cocaine, or crack make a major difference, a minor difference, or no difference at all in reducing...poor job performance?
Illicit Drugs And Alcohol Treatment Survey, [Jun, 1999]




As I read you some problem areas, please tell me how you think each is affecting... this country today. Do you think the problem of... drugs... is about the same as it has been, that... the country is... making progress in this area, or that... the country is... losing ground?
Note: Asked of Form 1 (quarter sample)
People & The Press--Mood of America Survey, [Mar, 1994]



Presidential Approval Ratings

Presidential Approval Ratings

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Most Important Problem Facing the Country

Economy/Jobs
Blue bar 48%
Other
Blue bar 24%
Health care
Blue bar 5%
Budget deficit/National debt
Blue bar 5%
Moral values/Family values
Blue bar 3%

Note: Top specific responses only shown.
CBS News/New York Times Poll, [Apr, 2012]
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Today's Number
40%
answered legal when asked "Do you think that the use of marijuana should be made legal, or not?"
CBS News Poll, [Oct, 2011]


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