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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cannabis Studies
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The evolving legal status of marijuana necessitates strategies to mitigate associated harms.
  • Prevention efforts for cannabis use should consider non-abstinence-based approaches for broader appeal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate savoring as a potential buffer against marijuana-related problems.
  • To explore how savoring influences the relationship between cannabis use frequency and negative consequences.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 195 participants (27.3% female) examined the role of savoring in mitigating marijuana problems.
  • Correlational analyses and moderation analysis were employed to assess the impact of savoring.

Main Results:

  • A negative correlation was found between savoring and marijuana-related problems, indicating fewer problems with increased savoring.
  • Savoring significantly moderated the relationship between frequent cannabis use and negative consequences.
  • Individuals with higher savoring levels experienced fewer negative consequences, irrespective of use frequency.

Conclusions:

  • Findings support the integration of savoring techniques into prevention strategies for marijuana-related issues.
  • Savoring offers a promising, positively-focused intervention for managing cannabis use consequences.