Time for Change Survey and Report

41 Figure 17. Agreeance with greater investment in the therapeutic purposes of currently illicit drugs Support varied significantly across demographics: ● Individuals aged 56 and older expressed significantly less support compared to those aged 35 and younger and those aged 36 to 55. Individuals aged 36 to 55 also showed significantly less support than those aged 35 and younger. ● Female-identifying respondents expressed significantly higher support than male- identifying respondents. ● Support was higher among South Australians, while Victorians showed less support compared to people residing in other jurisdictions. ● There was also significantly more support from respondents who identified as professionals, or family members of people who use drugs, in comparison to respondents who did not identify these ways. ● People who use drugs, friends of people who use drugs, and students and/or young people expressed significantly lower support. Recommendation #16 We recommend that all Australian governments increase investment in and support for research on the therapeutic potentials and purposes of currently illicit drugs.