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Most in U.S. Say Consuming Alcohol, Marijuana Morally OK

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Large majorities of Americans believe that using substances like alcohol and marijuana are morally permissible. Specifically, 78% say drinking alcohol is morally acceptable and 65% say smoking marijuana is.

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