NewsroomNuggMD is the leading cannabis telehealth platform, connecting patients with licensed medical cannabis practitioners in most U.S. states, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
The company has facilitated more than 2.5 million medical cannabis evaluations since its founding in 2015. It also operates an in-house research and polling unit, The Cannabis Consumer Poll, which uses a representative sample of cannabis consumers who shop in the $47b state-legal, regulated cannabis markets.
We release cannabis consumers polls and other market data on this page and in a public Github repository. Our polls rely on a frequently validated sample of 1.2m cannabis consumers who live and shop in state-legal, regulated marketplaces. Our respondents are real consumers. We do not use synthetic sampling because it is not a credible way to conduct opinion polling.
We also conduct customized polling for our media partners free of charge. Contact us for more information.
Please credit The NuggMD Cannabis Consumer Poll when using our data in your reporting, and link to the underlying data resource if appropriate.
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“If you could fix ONE thing about cannabis safety, what would be your top priority?(n=513)”
13.3% (68) — Cracking down on unregulated products
39.8% (204) — Stronger testing standards
21.1% (108) — Easier, more affordable access to licensed markets
25.9% (133) — Clearer education on products and dosing
“Several states have just banned hemp-derived THC products like THCA. How have these bans affected your access to cannabis?”
50.1% (292) — I got my medical cannabis card
5.7% (33) — I've switched to licensed dispensaries
7.7% (45) — I've had trouble finding products
19.9% (116) — No impact
8.2% (48) — I don't use hemp-derived products
8.4% (49) — I was not aware of these state changes
“In April, medical cannabis was partially rescheduled, moved to a less-restricted category. Now, the federal government is weighing whether to extend that change to all other cannabis, which remained federally prohibited. Do you think that will happen by the end of the year?”
47.5% (505) — Yes
52.5% (558) — No
“A restaurant chain recently announced it will begin selling non-alcoholic, hemp THC beverages to adults at select locations. If a restaurant near you offered THC beverages, how would it affect your likelihood of visiting?”
53.5% (54) — Much more likely to visit
22.8% (23) — Somewhat more likely to visit
20.8% (21) — No effect
3% (3) — Less likely to visit
“Recently, the administration eased federal restrictions on cannabis that's used for medical purposes only. This means rescheduling has partially occurred. How do you feel about this policy?”
86% — I support it
4% — I oppose it
10% — I don't have an opinion on it
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“Which best describes your relationship with home cannabis cultivation?”
13% — I currently grow cannabis at home
28% — I have grown cannabis at home in the past
13% — I have never grown, but plan to start
24% — I have never grown, but I would if barriers were removed
22% — I have never grown and have no interest in doing so
“What are the barriers preventing you from growing cannabis at home?”
30.7% (78) — Legal uncertainty
5.1% (13) — Weather
14.6% (37) — Lack of space
12.2% (31) — Complexity
16.5% (42) — Startup costs
8.7% (22) — The time commitment required
10.2% (26) — Product might not be good
2% (5) — Other
“In some areas, hemp THC products are available at stores and shops that are not regulated cannabis dispensaries. Do you believe these hemp THC products are of a higher quality, of a lower quality, or of the same quality compared to dispensary cannabis?”
4% — Higher quality
71% — Lower quality
25% — About the same quality
“How do you feel about each of the following methods of consuming cannabis?”
Smoking flower: 64% Strong like · 19% Like · 9% Neutral · 5% Dislike · 2% Strong dislike · 1% Never tried
Vaping: 30.3% (30) Strong like · 27.3% (27) Like · 21.2% (21) Neutral · 10.1% (10) Dislike · 6.1% (6) Strong dislike · 5.1% (5) Never tried
Edibles: 48% Strong like · 27% Like · 18% Neutral · 5% Dislike · 1% Strong dislike · 1% Never tried
Beverages: 16% Strong like · 18% Like · 33% Neutral · 9% Dislike · 2% Strong dislike · 22% Never tried
Concentrates / dabbing: 16.2% (16) Strong like · 17.2% (17) Like · 26.3% (26) Neutral · 9.1% (9) Dislike · 3% (3) Strong dislike · 28.3% (28) Never tried
Tinctures / sublinguals: 15% Strong like · 23% Like · 29% Neutral · 6% Dislike · 1% Strong dislike · 26% Never tried
Topicals / transdermals: 15% Strong like · 18% Like · 31% Neutral · 6% Dislike · 1% Strong dislike · 29% Never tried
“Which best describes how you approach cannabis purchasing?”
15.8% (16) — I prioritize finding the lowest price for an acceptable product
48.5% (49) — I balance price and quality roughly equally
31.7% (32) — I prioritize quality more than price
4% (4) — I seek out premium products with higher price points
“How much would cannabis prices need to increase before you changed your purchasing behavior?”
22.8% (23) — $5 or less
35.6% (36) — $6-10
41.6% (42) — More than $10
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“To what degree do you understand the cannabis laws and regulations where you live?”
48% — A great deal
45% — Some
6% — Not much
1% — Not at all
“As a cannabis consumer, to what extent do you care how cannabis tax revenue is spent in your state?”
51% — A great deal
37% — Some
9% — Not much
3% — Not at all
“What, if any, is your level of concern about developing Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) from your cannabis use?”
5% (5) — Very concerned
18.8% (19) — Somewhat concerned
46.5% (47) — Not concerned
29.7% (30) — I've never heard of this condition
“When comparing cannabis and alcohol, which are you more likely to feel negative effects from the following day?”
2% (2) — Cannabis
80.2% (81) — Alcohol
2% (2) — About the same
15.8% (16) — I don't use alcohol
“Does your cannabis consumption tend to affect your alcohol consumption?”
45% — Yes, I tend to drink less or not at all when I'm consuming cannabis
1% — Yes, I tend to drink more when I'm consuming cannabis
11% — It depends on the circumstances
43% — No, there's no relationship between the two
“How frequently do you read news coverage of cannabis or cannabis-related issues?”
14.1% (14) — Daily
22.2% (22) — Multiple times per week
33.3% (33) — Weekly
27.3% (27) — Infrequently
3% (3) — Never
“How would you describe news that uses the term "scromiting" rather than clinical language?”
2% — More informative
44% — More sensational
17% — About the same
37% — No opinion
“Do you support or oppose the executive order to reschedule cannabis?”
83% — Support
7% — Oppose
10% — No opinion
“While rescheduling is not legalization, it is expected to lead to more medical research into cannabis and for cannabis companies to realize the tax benefits available to most other businesses. To what extent do you care about those outcomes?”
73% — A great deal
22% — Some
3% — A little bit
2% — Not at all
“If Congress were to legalize cannabis, would that change your level of support for the elected officials who represent your state and district?”
36% — I would support them much more
23% — I would support them a bit more
40% — No change
0% — I would support them a bit less
1% — I would support them much less
“When you encounter a cannabis brand that has a celebrity spokesperson, backer, or founder, how do you feel about that brand?”
78% — I only care about the product, not the marketing
16% — It depends on the celebrity
4% — I trust the brand more
2% — I trust the brand less
“From what you can observe as a consumer, to what extent do you feel brands and retailers intentionally market cannabis to those under the age of 21?”
44% — Not at all
27% — Rarely
24% — Sometimes
5% — A great deal
“If your health insurance covered the cost of cannabis recommended by a doctor, how do you believe that would affect the quality of the health care you receive?”
66% — It would improve the quality of care
29% — It would not change the quality of care
3% — It would make the quality of care worse
2% — I don't have health insurance
“Would you consider changing from a health insurance provider that does not cover any medical cannabis costs to one that does cover some?”
62% — Yes
20% — No
18% — This question does not apply to me
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“The president recently signed legislation that re-criminalizes hemp-derived THC, which was made legal in 2018. Do you support or oppose this policy?”
81% — I oppose the policy. THC from hemp should be legal
15% — I don't have an opinion on the policy
4% — I support the policy. THC from hemp should be prohibited
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“What is your level of interest in an app that uses real-world data on consumer preference, such as our opinion polling, to provide strain and product recommendations based on your desired effects?”
37% — High
36% — Moderate
17% — No interest
10% — Low
“Last week, news broke that Target has started selling THC-infused cannabis beverages in some stores. Does knowing this make you more likely to shop at Target in the future?”
34% — Yes -- but only if my local Target carries the THC-infused products
16% — Yes -- I want to support the retailer more now regardless of which locations sell the products
50% — No, it will not affect my behavior
“Last weekend, the president posted a video touting the benefits of CBD for seniors. Some have speculated that this means the administration has decided to reschedule cannabis -- which would finally acknowledge that the plant has potential medical benefit -- while others say Trump posts about a lot of issues without necessarily signaling policy action. In your opinion, what, if anything, does this news mean for the prospects of rescheduling?”
11.9% (12) — It means rescheduling will happen
25.7% (26) — It means rescheduling is more likely to happen
49.5% (50) — It does not mean anything in the context of rescheduling
6.9% (7) — It means rescheduling is less likely to happen
5.9% (6) — It means rescheduling will not happen
“What is your level of interest in growing cannabis in your home or on your property?”
63.6% (63) — Very interested
19.2% (19) — Somewhat interested/Curious
8.1% (8) — Low interest
9.1% (9) — No interest/Have not considered it
“Do you support THC limits on edible cannabis products?”
68% — No
32% — Yes
“What is your level of interest in cannabis dispensaries that double as cafes, social clubs, or wellness hubs?”
37% — High
36% — Moderate
14% — Low
13% — No interest
“In a widely publicized incident earlier this year, federal immigration officials targeted two California cannabis facilities for potential violations. How does enforcement that targets cannabis businesses affect your trust in law enforcement personnel broadly?”
45% — It makes me trust them far less
29% — It does not impact my perception one way or the other
21% — It makes me trust them a little bit less
3% — It makes me trust them far more
2% — It makes me trust them a little bit more
“Would a tax increase of $2 on $50 worth of dispensary cannabis (4%) cause you to rely on unregulated sources or untaxed products?”
47% — No
34% — Maybe
19% — Yes
“Under that scenario, which of the following would you use instead?”
35.7% (55) — Home-grown cannabis to bypass the tax
30.5% (47) — Unregulated retail sources, shops, or "dealers" to bypass the tax
24% (37) — Spend less on legal cannabis to offset the tax
9.7% (15) — Products that use hemp-derived THC to bypass the tax
“In many markets, hemp-derived THC beverages are commonly available outside of regulated cannabis dispensaries. How often do you consume these beverages?”
66% — Never
26% — Infrequently
5% — Weekly
2% — Daily
1% — Other
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“Please rank your perception of the following retailers.”
Amazon: 18% Very Positive · 32% Positive · 30% Neutral · 12% Negative · 8% Very Negative
Wal-Mart: 8% Very Positive · 28% Positive · 37% Neutral · 16% Negative · 11% Very Negative
Costco: 18% Very Positive · 25% Positive · 48% Neutral · 5% Negative · 4% Very Negative
Target: 6% Very Positive · 24% Positive · 48% Neutral · 13% Negative · 9% Very Negative
Whole Foods: 5% Very Positive · 23% Positive · 57% Neutral · 9% Negative · 6% Very Negative
Trader Joe's: 15% Very Positive · 25% Positive · 49% Neutral · 7% Negative · 4% Very Negative
“How would you feel about higher cannabis taxes in your state (example.: an increase that made a $50 purchase cost $52) if the additional revenue was spent locally on something that you support?”
24.2% (29) — Very supportive
23.3% (28) — Somewhat supportive
12.5% (15) — Neutral
40% (48) — Not supportive
“If it were clear that a cannabis brand used artificial intelligence (AI) in their marketing and promotions, how would this affect your likelihood of purchasing products or services from that brand?”
5% — Much more likely to purchase
5% — Somewhat more likely to purchase
42% — No effect on my purchasing decision
18% — Somewhat less likely to purchase
30% — Much less likely to purchase
“In a typical year, how frequently do you intentionally stop using cannabis for a period of time to reset your tolerance?”
56.6% (56) — Never
9.1% (9) — Once
15.2% (15) — 2-3 times
9.1% (9) — 4-5 times
10.1% (10) — 6 times or more
“Would you pay a premium for cannabis that's cultivated, distributed, and sold by small, independent businesses as opposed to large, multi-state cannabis companies?”
51% — Yes
42% — I would consider it
7% — No
“How effective is cannabis, when used in your spare time, in helping you deal with work-related stress or anxiety?”
71% — Very effective
15% — Not applicable—I do not use cannabis for that purpose
13% — Mildly effective
1% — Not sufficiently effective
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“Where do you prefer to consume cannabis?”
88% — At home
11% — No preference
1% — Someplace else
“If you could vape in more public places, would you vape cannabis more often?”
34% — No change
30% — Yes, a bit more
22% — Not applicable—I don't use vapes and have no desire to start
14% — Yes, a lot more
“How interested are you in cannabis products that add other cannabinoids, such as CBG, CBN, or CBD, to THC for therapeutic or wellness reasons?”
50% — Very interested
26% — Moderately interested
15% — Slightly interested
9% — Not interested
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“Does your cannabis consumption tend to affect your alcohol consumption?”
54.5% (54) — Yes, I tend to drink less or not at all when I'm consuming cannabis
9.1% (9) — Yes, I tend to drink more when I'm consuming cannabis
14.1% (14) — It depends on the circumstances
22.2% (22) — No, there's no relationship between the two
“What is your biggest frustration as a cannabis consumer?”
31% — Cannabis costs too much
12% — My favorite products are hard to find
22% — I don't always get the desired effects
7% — There aren't convenient dispensary options near me
14% — I feel judged for using cannabis
14% — There aren't any places I'm legally allowed to smoke
“Where do you get information about cannabis?”
27% — Search engines (like Google or ChatGPT)
49% — Industry websites (like NuggMD, Weedmaps, or Leafly)
6% — Social media platforms (like Facebook, TikTok, or X)
9% — Online forums (like Reddit or Quora)
6% — Podcasts
3% — Traditional media (like TV, radio, or newspapers)
“When do you prefer to shop for cannabis products?”
49.5% (50) — When I'm running low on products
8.9% (9) — When I'm near a dispensary
30.7% (31) — When I see the products I want are on sale
10.9% (11) — I only shop on big sales days, like Black Friday
“How does a policy of pre-employment drug testing impact your desire to seek employment with a company?”
74% — I want to work for the company much less
13% — I want to work for the company a little bit less
9% — It does not affect my perception
1% — I want to work for the company a little bit more
3% — I want to work for the company much more
“Over the next year, how do you anticipate your spending on cannabis will change?”
17.8% (18) — Spend much more
26.7% (27) — Spend a bit more
30.7% (31) — No change
16.8% (17) — Spend a bit less
7.9% (8) — Spend much less
“How does your spending on cannabis now compare to a year ago?”
44.4% (44) — I spend much more on cannabis now
17.2% (17) — I spend more on cannabis now
16.2% (16) — I spend about the same now as I did a year ago
12.1% (12) — I spend less on cannabis now
10.1% (10) — I spend much less on cannabis now
“To what extent can pro-cannabis policy or commitments from the presidential candidates influence your vote this November?”
21% — It can directly influence my vote a little bit
52% — It can directly influence my vote a great deal
10% — Cannabis is the only issue I care about
17% — It cannot influence my vote at all
“To what extent would you trust cannabis purchased from an unregulated source, such as a delta-8 shop, vape shop, or dealer, to be accurately labeled and free of contaminants?”
6% — I would trust it a great deal
12% — I would have some trust in it
31% — I would have a low level of trust in it
51% — I would not trust it at all
“Kamala Harris is now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee after Joe Biden dropped out. How has this impacted your views on November's election?”
39.6% (40) — I like Harris as the candidate over Biden
3% (3) — I liked Biden as the candidate over other Democratic alternatives
47.5% (48) — I intend to vote for the Republican candidate
4% (4) — I intend to vote for a third party
5.9% (6) — I don't have an opinion on the election yet
“How much of your cannabis comes from licensed, regulated dispensaries versus the numerous alternatives (D8 Shop/Vape Shop/Dealer/etc)?”
66.3% (65) — All of it
12.2% (12) — Most of it
7.1% (7) — Around half of it
4.1% (4) — Less than half of it
6.1% (6) — None of it
4.1% (4) — I don't know which retailers are licensed versus unlicensed