This graph shows the opinions of U.S. Iraq and Afghanistan veterans regarding the use of medical and recreational marijuana as of 2017. It was found that 63 percent of respondents supported the legalization of medical marijuana, while 44 percent supported legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes.
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This graph shows the opinions of U.S. Iraq and Afghanistan veterans regarding the use of medical and recreational marijuana as of 2017. It was found that 63 percent of respondents supported the legalization of medical marijuana, while 44 percent supported legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes.
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- October 2017
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- February 11 to 21, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 4,345 respondents
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- February 11 to 21, 2017
- Number of respondents
- 4,345 respondents
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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