This statistic shows the results of a 2015 survey among adult Americans on marijuana use. 11 percent of respondents stated they smoke marijuana.
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Do you yourself smoke marijuana?
This statistic shows the results of a 2015 survey among adult Americans on marijuana use. 11 percent of respondents stated they smoke marijuana.
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Yes, do | 11% |
| No, do not | 88% |
| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Yes, do | 11% |
| No, do not | 88% |
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This statistic shows the results of a 2015 survey among adult Americans on marijuana use. 11 percent of respondents stated they smoke marijuana.
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- Release date
- July 2015
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- July 8-12, 2015
- Number of respondents
- 502 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
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The source poses the question as follows: "Keeping in mind that all of your answers in this survey are confidential, do you, yourself smoke marijuana?"
The source does not provide any information regarding missing percentage points to 100 percent.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- July 8-12, 2015
- Number of respondents
- 502 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
-
The source poses the question as follows: "Keeping in mind that all of your answers in this survey are confidential, do you, yourself smoke marijuana?"
The source does not provide any information regarding missing percentage points to 100 percent.
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