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		<title>Gallup Reveals Weed Seen as Less Harmful Than Alcohol</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Introduction It&#8217;s not just a blip on the radar; it&#8217;s a seismic shift. The latest Gallup Poll reveals that Americans increasingly perceive cannabis as less detrimental to health than alcohol or cigarettes. Moreover, this data comes on the heels of similar findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Why is cannabis gaining [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Introduction</h3>
<p>It&#8217;s not just a blip on the radar; it&#8217;s a seismic shift. The latest Gallup Poll reveals that Americans increasingly perceive cannabis as less detrimental to health than alcohol or cigarettes. Moreover, this data comes on the heels of similar findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Why is cannabis gaining ground in the public eye?</p>
<h3>A Game of Percentages</h3>
<p>The survey uncovers stark contrasts in perception. A whopping 95% of adults consider cigarette smoking either &#8220;very harmful or somewhat harmful&#8221; to health, and 80% share the same sentiment about alcohol. However, only 58% express similar concerns about cannabis. Therefore, cannabis stands apart as the least vilified among the trio.</p>
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<h3>Science Weighs In</h3>
<p>Several scientific analyses bolster this public perception, concluding that marijuana poses significantly fewer health hazards compared to alcohol and tobacco. Specifically, a study published in the British Columbia Mental Health and Addictions Journal reports staggering differences in health-related costs per user—$800 for tobacco smokers, $165 for alcohol drinkers, and a mere $20 for cannabis users.</p>
<h3>More Than Just a Trend</h3>
<p>This <a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/509588/americans-view-moderate-drinking-unhealthy.aspx">Gallup Poll</a> on cannabis health isn&#8217;t an isolated event. It aligns with earlier reports stating that Americans see marijuana as markedly less harmful than cigarettes, alcohol, and even opioids. Therefore, this changing perception is part of a broader narrative that could influence policy decisions and industry trends.</p>
<h3>The Health Cost Equation</h3>
<p>One cannot overlook the economic implications of these shifting perceptions. If the health-related costs for cannabis users are indeed as low as $20 per user compared to $800 for tobacco and $165 for alcohol, the healthcare system could see substantial benefits from this shift.</p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p>The Gallup Poll on cannabis health serves as a touchstone, a sign of changing tides in American perceptions about substance use. With scientific backing and the economic argument in its favor, cannabis is steadily shedding its stigmatized skin.</p>
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