Cannabis and Stress

Learning about the relationship between cannabis and stress can help us make better decisions. And talking about the pros and cons of self-medicating with cannabis can broaden our understanding. While most people don’t use cannabis, some of us use it occasionally for fun, and a few of us use it regularly or frequently (daily or almost daily). According to the video, daily cannabis users tend to be people who struggle with chronic stress (long-term exposure to stressors). They say cannabis helps them relax, escape from problems, and feel less angry or frustrated. Almost 1/3 of frequent users say cannabis helps them “get through the day.
Cannabis flowers in glass container

References

Cannabis and Mental Health. (n.d.). Cannabis and stress. Retrieved from https://cannabisandmentalhealth.ca/guides/cannabis-and-stress/