Americans Look at the Drug Problem - Peter D. Hart Public Opinion Surveys (1995)

This report, “Americans Look at the Drug Problem,” presents findings from a 1995 survey on Americans' attitudes toward drug abuse and drug policy. The survey revealed that Americans are most concerned about drug use among young people and violence associated with drug trafficking. There is strong support for a balanced approach to the drug problem, with a preference for community-based programs over border patrols. One finding shows that nearly half of Americans know someone who became addicted to illegal drugs. The report highlights the respondents’ belief in the importance of treatment programs but underscores the perception that these programs are not readily available or effective.