Share of U.S. adults who support safe injection sites 2023, by age

Percentage of adults in the United States who supported having a safe injection site in their local area as of 2023, by age

CharacteristicStrongly supportSomewhat supportSomewhat opposeStrongly opposeNot sure
Total 18% 21% 13% 37% 11%
18 to 29 years 20% 25% 25% 17% 13%
30 to 44 years 21% 28% 13% 28% 10%
45 to 64 years 17% 16% 10% 44% 12%
65 years and older 12% 18% 7% 56% 6%
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Release date

April 2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

April 22 to 25, 2023

Number of respondents

1,492 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: "Some cities have safe injection sites, where people can receive clean needles and inject illegal drugs under the supervision of a medical professional. Do you support or oppose having a safe injection site in your local area?"

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