AP-NORC Poll: Most Americans see drugs as big problem
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A national poll shows that a majority of Americans consider a wide range of drugs — from alcohol to heroin and cocaine — as a problem in their communities and say more needs to be done to address it.
The poll was conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
The poll found that 62 percent of Americans believe that at least one type of substance use is a serious problem in their communities. Some 43 percent say they have a relative or close friend with substance abuse issues. Seven in 10 Americans believe not enough is being done to find better addiction treatment or to make treatment programs more accessible.
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The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.9 percentage points.