Baseline Survey on Awareness, Knowledge and Behaviour Associated with Recreational Use of Marijuana - Text Descriptions

Understanding of Risk of Methods of Consumption

This figure is titled “Understanding of Risk of Methods of Consumption.” It shows four horizontal stacked bar graphs. All graphs show the breakdown of the answers to the question, “To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Some methods of using marijuana, such as smoking it, pose greater health risks than other methods.”

The first stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for all Canadians 13 plus. The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

The second stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for youth. The 287 respondents answered as follows:

The third stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for young adults. The 372 respondents answered as follows:

The fourth stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for parents of youth. The 532 respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 1: Understanding of Risk of Methods of Consumption

Understanding of Risk of Impaired Driving

This figure is titled “Understanding of Risk of Impaired Driving.” It shows four horizontal stacked bar graphs. All graphs show the breakdown of the answers to the question, “To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Using marijuana impairs one’s ability to drive or operate a vehicle”

The first stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for all Canadians 13 plus. The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

The second stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for youth. The 287 respondents answered as follows:

The third stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for young adults. The 372 respondents answered as follows:

The fourth stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for parents of youth. The 532 respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 2: Understanding of Risk of Impaired Driving

Knowledge of Current Legal Status

This horizontal bar graph is titled “Knowledge of Current Legal Status.” It shows the breakdown of different segments saying no to the question, “Is it legal to have, use or sell marijuana in Canada today for non-medical purposes?” The respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 3: Knowledge of Current Legal Status

Perception of Use

This figure is titled “Perception of Use.” It shows two horizontal stacked bar graphs that show the full breakdown of responses for all Canadians, as well as the percent who agree in the three segments. The graphs show the breakdown of the answers to the question, “To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?”

The first stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses to the statement, “it is expected that teenagers and young adults will try marijuana.” The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

The second stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses to the statement, “Using marijuana is socially acceptable.” The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 4: Perception of Use

Comparative Health Risks

This figure is titled “Comparative Health Risks.” It shows three horizontal stacked bar graphs that show the full breakdown of responses for all Canadians, as well as the percent who say high risk in the three segments. The graphs show the breakdown of the answers to the question, “How much of a health risk would you say that each of the following pose if used frequently (daily and more)?”

The first stacked bar graph deals with responses to “cigarette smoking.” The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

The second stacked bar graph deals with responses to “drinking alcoholic beverages.” The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

The third stacked bar graph deals with responses to “recreational use of marijuana.” The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 5: Comparative Health Risks

Perceived Harm for Target Segments

This figure is titled “Perceived Harm for Target Segments.” It shows three horizontal stacked bar graphs that show the full breakdown of responses for all Canadians, as well as the percent who believe marijuana use is harmful in the three segments. The graphs show the breakdown of the answers to the question, “For each of the following age groups, please indicate how harmful or beneficial you think marijuana would be if taken occasionally (less than weekly)?”

The first stacked bar graph deals with responses to the age group “adults over the age of 24.” The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

The second stacked bar graph deals with responses to the age group “young adults 19-24 years of age.” The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

The third stacked bar graph deals with responses to the age group “teens between the ages of 13 and 18.” The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 6: Perceived Harm for Target Segments

Perceived Impact of Use

This figure is titled “Perceived Impact of use.” It shows five horizontal stacked bar graphs that show the full breakdown of responses for all Canadians, as well as the percent who believe marijuana use is harmful in the three segments. The graphs show the breakdown of the answers to the question, “For your age group, please indicate how harmful or beneficial you think occasional use of marijuana (i.e. less than weekly) is to each of the following?”

The first stacked bar graph deals with responses related to “attention and memory.” The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

The second stacked bar graph deals with responses related to “Performance at work or school.” The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

The third stacked bar graph deals with responses related to “physical health.” The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

The fourth stacked bar graph deals with responses related to “mental health.” The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

The fifth stacked bar graph deals with responses related to “relationships with family and friends.” The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 7: Perceived Impact of Use

Impact on Addiction

This figure is titled “Impact on Addiction.” It shows two horizontal stacked bar graphs that show the full breakdown of responses for all Canadians, as well as the percent who say “likely” in the three segments. The graphs show the breakdown of the answers to the question, “How likely is occasional/frequent use of marijuana to lead to addiction or dependence to marijuana?”

The first stacked bar graph deals with responses related to “occasional use – less than weekly”. The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

Those in the three segments said likely in the following percentages:

The second stacked bar graph deals with responses related to “frequent use – daily or almost daily”. The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

Those in the three segments said likely in the following percentages:

Return to Figure 8: Impact on Addiction

Reported Use of Marijuana in Social Circle/Family

This horizontal bar graph is titled “Reported Use of Marijuana in Social Circle/Family.” It shows the breakdown of different segments saying yes to the question, “As far as you know, have people around you (e.g., friends or family) ever used marijuana?” The respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 9: Reported Use of Marijuana in Social Circle/Family

Reported Personal Use of Marijuana

This horizontal bar graph is titled “Reported Personal Use of Marijuana.” It shows the breakdown of different segments saying yes to the question, “have you ever used marijuana?” The respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 10: Reported Personal Use of Marijuana

Reported Recent Use of Marijuana

This horizontal bar graph is titled “Reported Recent Use of Marijuana.” It shows the breakdown of different segments saying yes to the question, “have you used marijuana in the past 12 months?” The respondents who have used marijuana in the past answered as follows:

Return to Figure 11: Reported Recent Use of Marijuana

Reported Intensity of Use

This horizontal bar graph is titled “Reported Intensity of Use.” It shows the breakdown of responses to the question, “Over the past 12 months, how often have you used marijuana on average?” The graph is further broken down into responses by each segment for each amount of time. The respondents who have used marijuana in the past 12 months answered as follows:

Daily

A few times a week

A few times a month

A few times year

Less often than a few times a year

Return to Figure 12: Reported Intensity of Use

Frequency of Use if Not Weekly (Under 25 only)

This horizontal bar graph is titled “Frequency of Use if Not Weekly (Under 25 only).” It shows the breakdown of responses to the question, “Over the past 12 months, how many times have you used marijuana?” for youth and young adults. The respondents who have used marijuana in the past, but do not use it weekly, answered as follows:

Once

2-4 times

5-10 times

More than 10 times

Return to Figure 13: Frequency of Use if Not Weekly (Under 25 only)

Sources of Marijuana consumed

This horizontal bar graph is titled “Sources of Marijuana Consumed.” It shows the breakdown of responses to the question, “Where did/do you get your marijuana?” The graph is further broken down into responses by each segment for each source of marijuana. The respondents who have used marijuana in the past answered as follows:

From a friend

From someone who sells it (who is not a friend)

From family

From a store that sells marijuana

Grow it myself

Somewhere else

Return to Figure 14: Sources of Marijuana consumed

Reported Interest Once Legal

This figure is titled “Reported Interest Once Legal.” It shows four horizontal stacked bar graphs. All graphs show the breakdown of the answers to the question, “When legalized in Canada how likely would you be to use/try marijuana”

The first stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for all Canadians age 13 plus. The 1422 respondents, who have not used marijuana in the last 12 months, answered as follows:

The second stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for youth. The 216 respondents, who have not used marijuana in the last 12 months, answered as follows:

The third stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for young adults. The 234 respondents, who have not used marijuana in the last 12 months, answered as follows:

The fourth stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for parents of youth. The 381 respondents, who have not used marijuana in the last 12 months, answered as follows:

Return to Figure 15: Reported Interest Once Legal

Reported Operation of Vehicle While Impaired

This horizontal bar graph is titled “Reported Operation of Vehicle While Impaired.” It shows the breakdown of different segments saying yes to the question, “have you ever driven or operated a vehicle while under the influence of marijuana?” The respondents, over 16 years of age, who have used marijuana in the past, answered as follows:

Return to Figure 16: Reported Operation of Vehicle While Impaired

Reported Acceptance of a Ride (Impaired Driver)

This horizontal bar graph is titled “Reported Acceptance of Ride (Impaired Driver).” It shows the breakdown of different segments saying yes to the question, “have you ever been a passenger in a vehicle where the driver was under the influence of marijuana?” The respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 17: Reported Acceptance of a Ride (Impaired Driver)

Likelihood of Accepting a Ride (Impaired Driver)

This figure is titled “Likelihood of Accepting a Ride (Impaired Driver).” It shows four horizontal stacked bar graphs. All graphs show the breakdown of the answers to the question, “How likely would you be to accept a ride from someone who you knew was under the influence of marijuana?”

The first stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for all Canadians age 13 plus. The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

The second stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for youth. The 287 respondents answered as follows:

The third stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for young adults. The 372 respondents answered as follows:

The fourth stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for parents of youth. The 532 respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 18: Likelihood of Accepting a Ride (Impaired Driver)

Incidence of Use (Reported by Parents)

This horizontal bar graph is titled “Incidence of Use (Reported by Parents).” It shows the breakdown of different segments saying yes to the question, “as far as you know, has your teenager ever used marijuana?” The respondents, who are parents, answered as follows:

Return to Figure 19: Incidence of Use (Reported by Parents)

Youth Incidence of Impaired Driving (Reported by Parents)

This figure is titled “Youth Incidence of Impaired Driving (Reported by Parents).” It shows three horizontal stacked bar graphs. All graphs show the breakdown of the answers to the question, “As far as you know, has your teenager ever driven a vehicle while under the influence of marijuana?”

The first stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for all parents of 16+. The 453 respondents answered as follows:

The second stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for parents of youth 16-18. The 363 respondents answered as follows:

The three stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for parents of young adults. The 213 respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 20: Youth Incidence of Impaired Driving (Reported by Parents)

Youth Incidence of Accepting a Ride (Reported by Parents)

This figure is titled “Youth Incidence of Accepting a Ride (Reported by Parents).” It shows three horizontal stacked bar graphs. All graphs show the breakdown of the answers to the question, “As far as you know, has your teenager ever accepted a ride with a driver who was under the influence of marijuana?”

The first stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for all parents of 13 to 24. The 622 respondents answered as follows:

The second stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for parents of youth. The 532 respondents answered as follows:

The third stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for parents of young adults. The 213 respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 21: Youth Incidence of Accepting a Ride (Reported by Parents)

Incidence of Looking for Information

This horizontal bar graph is titled “Incidence of Looking for information.” It shows the breakdown of different segments saying yes to the question, “Have you ever looked for information on the effects of using marijuana?” The respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 22: Incidence of Looking for Information

Access to Trustworthy Information

This figure is titled “Access to Trustworthy Information.” It shows four horizontal stacked bar graphs. All graphs show the breakdown of the answers to the question, “To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? I have access to enough trustworthy information about the health risks of marijuana use to make informed decisions.”

The first stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for all Canadians age 13 plus. The 2201 respondents answered as follows:

The second stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for youth. The 287 respondents answered as follows:

The third stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for young adults. The 372 respondents answered as follows:

The fourth stacked bar graph deals with the breakdown of responses for parents of youth. The 532 respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 23: Access to Trustworthy Information

Reported Incidence of Discussions

This horizontal bar graph is titled “Reported Incidence of Discussions.” It shows the breakdown of different segments saying yes to the question, “Have you discussed marijuana use with your parent(s)/teenager(s)?” The respondents answered as follows:

Return to Figure 24: Reported Incidence of Discussions