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.