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Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Report on Public Attitudes Toward Illegal Drug Use and Drug Treatment September 2000. This report is divided into five areas related to illegal drug use, treatment, and prevention.

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Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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  1. Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Report on Public Attitudes Toward Illegal Drug Use and Drug Treatment September 2000

  2. This report is divided into five areas related to illegal drug use, treatment, and prevention. 1. Americans’ views of the nation’s top problems 2. Americans’ views of health and substance problems 3. Americans’ views of illegal drug treatment 4. Americans’ views of education programs aimed at reducing illegal drug use by young people 5. Americans’ activities to reduce illegal drug use among young people

  3. Section One Americans’ Views of National Problems

  4. Table 1 Americans’ Views of the 2 or 3 Most Important Problems Facing Americans Today Drugs/drug abuse Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, August 2000

  5. Table 2 Americans’ Views of the 2 or 3 Most Important Problems Facing Teenagers Today Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, July 2000

  6. Section Two Americans’ Views of Health and Substance Abuse Problems

  7. Table 3 American Families’ Experience with Illegal Drug Use Percentage saying that drug abuse has ever been a cause of trouble in their family Gallup September 1995; September 1999, September, 2000

  8. Table 4 Americans’ Views of the Seriousness of Health Problems(Top Ten of Thirty-Six Problems) % saying “very serious problem” Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, August 2000

  9. Table 5 Americans’ Views of the Problem Compared to Five Years Ago Illegal drug use College alcohol abuse Smoking by young people under 18 Underage drinking Alcohol abuse by adults Don’t know About the same Bigger problem Less of a problem Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, August 2000

  10. Section Three Americans’ Views of Illegal Drug Treatment

  11. Table 6 Americans’ Views of Whether Most People Who Frequently Use Illegal Drugs Need Outside Help to Stop Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, August 2000

  12. Table 7 What Do People Mean by Treatment for Illegal Drug Use Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, August 2000

  13. Table 8 Americans’ Beliefs About the Availability of Specific Types of Drug Treatment % Among who said professional treatment % Among who said self-help Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, August 2000

  14. Table 9 Americans’ Views About Whether Illegal Drug Use Can Be Treated Successfully Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, August 2000

  15. Table 10 Americans’ Experience with a Person Who Went into Treatment Because of Their Illegal Drug Problem % of Americans who personally know someone who had illegal drug treatment Among Americans who know someone who had illegal drug treatment. Percentage saying the treatment was Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, August 2000

  16. Table 11 Americans’ Views on Whether Most Illegal Drug Users Can Stop the First Time They Try Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, August 2000

  17. Table 12 Americans’ Views on Government Spending on Drug Treatment 2000 Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, August 1999 Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, July

  18. Table 13 The Public’s View of Whether There Should Be a Tax Increase to Pay for More Funding of Drug Treatment Total Favor a tax increase 43% 2000 50% 1999 50% Oppose a tax increase 53% 2000 48% 48% 1999 Don’t Know 4% 2000 1999 2% 2000 Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, August 1999 Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, July

  19. Section Four Americans’ Views of Education Programs Aimed at Reducing Illegal Drug Use by Young People

  20. Table 14 Public’s View of Spending More on Education Campaigns Aimed at Preventing Illegal Drug Use Among Young People 2000 Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, August 1999 Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, July

  21. Table 15 The Public’s View on a Tax Increase to Pay for More Spending on Education Campaigns Aimed at Preventing Illegal Drug Use Among Young People Total 54% 44% 2000 Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, August

  22. Table 16 Americans’ Awareness of Ads Against Illegal Drug Abuse and Views on Their Effectiveness % of Americans who saw an ad against illegal drug abuse % of American who saw ads and thought they were... Harvard School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, August2000

  23. Section Five Americans’ Activities to Reduce Illegal Drug Use Among Young People

  24. Table 17 Americans’ Level of Activity to Reduce Illegal Drug Use by Young People Harvard University/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/ICR, August 2000

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