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Medical Marijuana Use and Parenting: A Qualitative Study.
Christian Thurstone1,2, Ingrid A Binswanger1,2, Karen F Corsi2
1Denver Health and Hospital Authority.
Medical marijuana patients report benefits for parenting, but also express concerns about their children
Area of Science:
- Medical Sociology
- Cannabis Research
- Parenting Studies
Background:
- Increasing number of medical marijuana patients.
- Growing concerns regarding the impact of medical marijuana on parenting practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of medical marijuana patients regarding parenting.
- To understand how medical marijuana use affects parental well-being and child-rearing strategies.
Main Methods:
- Focus group discussions with 32 adult medical marijuana patients.
- Audio-recorded and transcribed focus groups.
- Qualitative data analysis using thematic coding to develop a conceptual model.
Main Results:
- Some parents reported improved calmness and emotional regulation with children due to marijuana use.
- Majority of patients opposed their children using marijuana.
- Developed strategies for secure storage and communication with children about medical marijuana.
Conclusions:
- Medical marijuana patients are concerned about child exposure and open to strategies for communication.
- Patients may benefit from alternative methods for managing parenting-related emotions.
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