Here are the results to our most recent Indy Politics political survey regarding the illegal drug issue in Indiana.  Nearly 300 of you responded.

Does Indiana have a drug problem?

  • 81% – Yes
  • 8.4% – No
  • 10% – Not Sure.

Do you know anyone with a drug problem?

  • 65% – Yes
  • 17% – No
  • 17% – Probably, but I am not aware of it.

Does your community have a heroin problem?

  • 52% – Yes.
  • 25% – No
  • 22% – Not sure.

How should policy makers tackle Indiana’s drug problem?

  • 11% – Prevention
  • 49% – Treatment
  • 3% – More arrests.
  • 36% – All of the above.

Should the state look at legalization/decriminalization as a viable option to address the drug issue?

  • 73% – Yes.
  • 15% – No.
  • 11% – Not sure.

Have you ever tried marijuana?

  • 77% – Yes.
  • 17% – No.
  • 5% – I’d rather not say.

Have you ever tried a drug other than marijuana?

  • 50% – Yes.
  • 46 % – No
  • 4% – I would rather not say.

Has cracking down on prescription drugs made the state’s drug problem better or worse?

  • 7% – Better
  • 43% – Worse
  • 49% – About the same

How well are officials in your area addressing the drug problem?

  • 7% – Good.
  • 37% – Fair.
  • 55% – Poor.

How important should this issue be in the 2016 election?

  • 53% – Very important.
  • 26% – Important
  • 8% – Somewhat important.
  • 12% – No more or less important than any other issue.

We will have a new poll out this weekend regarding the GOP Presidential race.  Thanks for participating.