State Findings
In addition to analyzing national results, the MADD “Underaged Drinking Parent & Teen Perceptions Survey” also sought to understand the extent to which attitudes and behaviors differ based on the states in which survey participants reside. Parents in some “deep dive” states stand out for being more restrained when it comes to marijuana. For instance, California parents are above the national average in viewing marijuana consumption as high risk teen behavior (57% vs. 44%). Similarly, Colorado parents are 10 percentage points higher than those nationally in expressing strong disapproval of their teen consuming marijuana (61% vs. 51%). At the other end of the spectrum, parents in Ohio and North Carolina are over 10 points lower than parents nationally on viewing marijuana consumption as high risk to teens (27% and 30% vs. 44%). Similarly, parents in Tennessee trail the national average by 10 points on expressing strong disapproval of their teen consuming marijuana (41% vs. 51%). When it comes to alcohol, there are a few notable differences. Arizona parents are above- average on “never” allowing their teen to consume alcohol (83% vs. 69% nationally). Florida parents are more likely to express strong disapproval of underaged youth being allowed to consume alcohol on holidays or special occasions (42% vs. 30% overall). Lastly, North Carolina parents are more likely than those nationally to express strong support for the US minimum legal drinking age of 21 (44% vs. 31%).
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