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Marijuana's Risky Reputation Is Wafting Away


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The percentage of people in the United States who see regular marijuana use as harmful has fallen since the beginning of the 21st century, a new study finds. That could translate into more pot users in the future, experts say.

In 2002, about half of Americans (51 percent) thought there was a great risk associated with smoking pot once or twice a week. By 2012, that figure had dropped significantly, to 40 percent, according to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

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Despite the big shift in public opinion, rates of cannabis use did not change that dramatically over the same 10-year period.

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