Table 2:
List of Themes by Foci
| Foci | Themes |
|---|---|
| Motivators for cannabis use | • Belief that cannabis improves psychiatric symptoms and is a safer alternative to psychiatric medications • Perception that healthcare providers are unconcerned or indifferent about cannabis use • Feeling that cannabis use is normalized by society and supported by family, friends, and trusted adults |
| Facilitators to decrease or cease cannabis use | • Belief that cannabis may help with psychiatric symptoms in the short-term, but it is not a viable long- term solution • Acknowledgment of negative psychiatric sequelae of marijuana use through observing friends and family • Belief that using cannabis in moderation is an effective strategy to reducing overall use |
| Recommendations for Cannabis Use Reduction Intervention | • Avoid using content that is overly critical of cannabis • Provide motivational messages, mindfulness, and behavioral skills to decrease cannabis use |