Nearly half of states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana

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April 9, 2024

9 facts about Americans and marijuana

Nearly half of states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana

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9 facts about Americans and marijuana
Only about 1 in 10 U.S. adults say marijuana should not be legal at all
Views about legalizing marijuana differ by race and ethnicity, age, partisanship
U.S. public opinion on legalizing marijuana, 1969-2023
How Americans view the effects of legalizing recreational marijuana
Cannabis dispensaries are common along the coasts and in a few specific states

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