Thinking about the use of drugs, which statement comes closest to your opinion?

Conducted

October 15, 2016

1898 US adults surveyed

Conducted October 15, 2016

YouGov surveyed 1898 US adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Drugs should be illegal and those who use drugs should face criminal punishment

26%

Drugs should be illegal, but drug users should be treated rather than punished

39%

Drugs should be legal and regulated

25%

Not sure

10%

Thinking about the use of drugs, which statement comes closest to your opinion?

Conducted October 15, 2016

YouGov surveyed 1898 US adults

Drugs should be illegal and those who use drugs should face criminal punishment

26%

Drugs should be illegal, but drug users should be treated rather than punished

39%

Drugs should be legal and regulated

25%

Not sure

10%

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