About seven-in-ten Americans believe alcohol is more harmful to a person’s health than marijuana and 5 other grass facts

A new Pew Research Center survey found a broad shift in the public’s views on the nation’s drug policies, with many in favor of shifting the focus of government efforts from prosecution to treatment for use of illicit drugs. The survey also attracted much attention for its findings on attitudes about legalizing marijuana and views of its use. Here are six key facts on public opinion about marijuana:

1. Support for marijuana legalization continues to grow