Quitting Substance Use:
The rates of quitting and the reasons for quitting varied between
substances. Former users of marijuana and CBD were more likely to quit
than former users of e-cigarettes and cigarettes. Surprisingly, 33%
(n=32) formerly used marijuana and 38% (n=30) formerly used CBD, while
only 12% (n=8) formerly used e-cigarettes and 22% (n=14) formerly used
cigarettes. There were a wide variety of reasons reported for quitting
each substance. Among former marijuana users, the primary motivations
for quitting were lack of enjoyment (58%, n=14) and a desire to avoid
getting high (50%, n=12). While the primary reason cited by former CBD
users for quitting was the perception of ineffectiveness (43%, n=13).
Health concerns were cited as the predominant factors for quitting among
e-cigarette (75%, n=6) and cigarette (71%, n=10) users.