Cannabis Users Are More Successful And Satisfied, Finds New Study

Ron Strider

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Cannabis consumers are frequently affiliated with lazy, unsuccessful and apathetic labels. But, contrary to the popular stereotype new research suggests they are in fact among the most satisfied and successful among us.

The study, conducted by market researchers BDS Analytics, surveyed consumers and abstainers across a wide variety of mental, social and financial factors. These included life satisfaction levels, attitudes towards parenting and employment data.

The survey analyzed extensive data from two US states that have voted to legalize the sale of cannabis -California and Colorado.

Debunking myths of low motivation and under-achievement, in California it was found that 20 percent of consumers had graduated with a master's degree while the figure was 12 percent for those who wouldn't consider trying cannabis.

In terms of household income, the figure was $93,800 (£73,470) for consumers, significantly higher than the $70,000 (£54811) average for abstainers.

Similar results were found in Colorado with 64 percent of cannabis consumers in full-time jobs, compared to 54 percent of those who would not consider consuming the drug.

The finding that consumers are more likely to be parents also refutes the familiar stereotype of cannabis users being irresponsible. In California, 64 percent of consumers had started a family, while the figure for abstainers stood at 55 percent.

In terms of life satisfaction, nearly five in ten Colorado consumers agreed that they are more satisfied with life today than they were a year ago, compared to about four in ten among those who avoid cannabis.

Healthier habits and social activity also correlated. In Colorado, 36 percent of consumers described themselves as "very social people", whereas only 28 percent of marijuana avoiders said the same.

Consumers in both Colorado and California also said they enjoyed outdoor recreation at significantly higher rates.

Volunteering was also more common for consumers with 38 percent in California offering their time to help others. By contrast, 25 percent of rejecters in the state said they volunteered.

"Cannabis consumers are far removed from the caricatures historically used to describe them," says Linda Gilbert, head of the consumer research division at BDS, in a press release.

With public support for cannabis legalization at an all time high, it seems that the common idea of the under-achieving, idle cannabis consumer could be on its way out.

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I've used marijuana since I was 19 years old. I'm now 65, retired and a mmj patient. I was taking opiods for severe pain from L4 disc protrusion and nerve damage. 3 years ago my pain clinic discovered that I was a mmj patient and gave me a choice. Either stop smoking or stop opioids. I chose to continue smoking. I haven't looked back. It was the best thing that happened to me. I am very happy and completely satisfied with my decision. I'm retired and living quite healthily in Arizona. We need to get rid of the politicians who are taking money from Big Pharma. 2/3rds of BP expenditures go into lobbying our office holders. It is a travisty. And, for the record my husband and I made over 90,000 a year when we were safety engineers for the aircraft industry.
 
Great article. I've been smoking reefer since I was 14 years old. I'm now 61. I grow a cpl plants a year. The stuff I grow is incredibly good . I'm a small business owner planning to retire in a couple years. Life is wonderful. Praise Jesus
 
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