A recent survey from Pew Research Center shows that the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes continues to hold support from many groups across the U.S.
A recent survey from Pew Research Center shows that the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes continues to hold support from many groups across the U.S.
The survey results show that 59% of U.S. adults believe marijuana should be legal for both medical and recreational use by adults, while another 30% say it should be legal for medical use only.
Overall, just 10% of U.S. adults say marijuana use should be illegal in either case.
Among adults aged 75 or older, just three in 10 say marijuana should be legal both medically and recreationally. Older adults were less likely than younger adults to favor legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes.
Differences in support also exist across political affiliations. Support of marijuana for both medical and recreational use comes from 45% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents, versus 73% of Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents.
This survey done in October reflects views that are virtually unchanged since last April, according to Pew.
