70% of cannabis users plan to consume more weed during the Christmas season

By Jelena Martinovic

Christmas time is a joyful time for many people. However, it can bring some unwanted guests like stress and depression, which often start a vicious cycle in which stress is offset by overeating and drinking, resulting in weight gain and another inevitable round of stress.

Because of this, about 70% of cannabis users say they plan to consume more weed and less alcohol over the holidays, CBD Oracle, a cannabis use research company, reported in a new survey. With the December holidays traditionally associated with increased alcohol consumption, it looks like cannabis will take over Christmas.

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CBD Oracle asked 1,925 U.S. adults – all of whom have used cannabis before – how the holidays will affect their cannabis use.

The results were amazing. Over 68.7% said they would consume more over Christmas, with 47.8% saying they would consume “a lot more” and 20.9% said they would consume “a little more”.

Over half of those surveyed said cannabis helps them manage the financial and social stresses of the holidays, while also helping with sleep and improving mood. These were the two most popular reasons.

Additionally, 47.7% said they would enjoy getting high with family members over the holidays, including 77% of those with many family members who are already cannabis users.

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Cannabis appears to help people cope with sensitive political discussions, at least according to 48% of respondents, while 61.5% said they would be more comfortable being around family members who were against vaccinations.

“The entire world market has changed since March 2020, and cannabis is no exception,” said Mark Mellone, CBD Oracle’s chief research officer, told Benzinga. “How people use cannabis and the reasons for it have also changed after COVID. Our mission here is to detail these changes and help people better adapt to difficult circumstances and relationships. At no time is this felt more deeply than the holidays. “

This article originally appeared on Benzinga and was republished with permission.