Drug Legalization and Decriminalization Beliefs Among Individuals with and without a History of Substance Use

IF 1.2 4区社会学 Q4 SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Journal of Drug Issues Pub Date : 2023-11-20 DOI:10.1177/00220426231216086

Brandon Park, Alexis S. Hammond, Kelly E. Dunn, Eric C. Strain, Cecilia L. Bergeria

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Abstract

Drug legalization and decriminalization policy has changed in recent years. This study examined attitudes regarding drug legalization and decriminalization among persons who use substances, a perspective that can provide a unique view on legalization/decriminalization. A nationwide sample of 515 adults with and without substance use were surveyed online to assess opinions on drug legalization and decriminalization. Legalization/decriminalization beliefs were rated on an 11-point scale (0, “strongly disagree”; 10, “strongly agree”) and compared across demographic and drug use characteristics. Among persons with lived experiences in substance use, direct use of certain substances such as opioids or stimulants appears to be associated with low levels of support for legalization and modest support for decriminalization. Individuals with cannabis use largely supported cannabis legalization and decriminalization. Reasons behind ratings by persons with opioid and cocaine use should be further evaluated. Evolving social acceptance of illicit drug use may shift attitudes over time.

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有吸毒史和无吸毒史者的毒品合法化和非刑罪化信念

近年来，毒品合法化和非刑罪化政策发生了变化。本研究考察了毒品使用者对毒品合法化和非刑罪化的态度，这一视角可以为毒品合法化/非刑罪化提供独特的视角。我们在全国范围内抽样调查了 515 名使用或不使用毒品的成年人，以评估他们对毒品合法化和非刑罪化的看法。对毒品合法化/非刑罪化的看法进行了 11 级评分（0 分代表 "非常不同意"；10 分代表 "非常同意"），并对不同的人口统计学特征和毒品使用特征进行了比较。在有药物使用生活经历的人中，直接使用某些药物（如阿片类或兴奋剂）似乎与对合法化的低度支持和对非刑罪化的适度支持有关。使用大麻的人基本上支持大麻合法化和非刑罪化。应进一步评估使用类阿片和可卡因的人作出评价的原因。随着时间的推移，社会对非法药物使用的接受程度可能会改变人们的态度。

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Journal of Drug Issues SUBSTANCE ABUSE-

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3.00

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11.80%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Drug Issues (JDI) was incorporated as a nonprofit entity in the State of Florida in 1971. In 1996, JDI was transferred to the Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and the Richard L. Rachin Endowment was established to support its continued publication. Since its inception, JDI has been dedicated to providing a professional and scholarly forum centered on the national and international problems associated with drugs, especially illicit drugs. It is a refereed publication with international contributors and subscribers. As a leader in its field, JDI is an instrument widely used by research scholars, public policy analysts, and those involved in the day-to-day struggle against the problem of drug abuse.