Episode 7: Why People Use Weed

Why do people use cannabis?

For some, it's about relaxation. For others, it's sleep, anxiety, chronic stress, overstimulation, pain management, or simply finding a way to switch off after a difficult day.

In this episode of Breakdowns & Breakthroughs, we have an honest and balanced conversation about cannabis, mental health, neurodiversity, and the reasons so many people turn to weed as a coping tool.

We explore the relationship between cannabis and anxiety, ADHD, autism, stress, emotional regulation, and sleep, discussing both the potential benefits and the risks. Drawing from personal experiences and current research, we examine the difficult questions many people face when using cannabis regularly:

Is this helping me heal, or helping me avoid?

Where is the line between relief and dependence? Between self-care and self-medication? Between switching off and escaping?

This isn't a debate about whether cannabis is good or bad. It's an open conversation about why people use it, what role it plays in their lives, and how we can make informed choices without shame or judgement.

Topics discussed:
• Cannabis and mental health
• Weed and anxiety
• ADHD and cannabis use
• Autism and sensory overwhelm
• Cannabis and sleep
• Stress management
• Emotional regulation
• Self-medication and coping mechanisms
• Dependence vs relief
• Neurodiversity and mental wellbeing