Couples Using Cannabis Don’t Fully Understand Each Other

Research on cannabis, which harms social life and health with its excessive consumption, continues rapidly in the scientific world. While it has been previously demonstrated that consuming certain amounts of cannabis has various benefits, it has recently been one more harm revealed.

A joint study by Rutger University and Mount Holyoke College negative impact on couples. showed. The results showed that couples who used cannabis actually didn’t quite resolve the issues in discussions about negative issues.

In confrontational conflicts, they avoid conflict, but are satisfied with the outcome:

In the study involving 145 couples, the participants were examined how often they consumed cannabis. However, about significant disagreements between couples. 10 minute discussions was recorded. The psychological stress of couples’ responses to each other was examined by individuals’ heart rate and breathing.

After that, the couples discussed the issues they agreed with each other for 5 minutes. At the end of the discussions, the researchers measured the effectiveness of the discussions and how satisfied individuals were with the results. discussions, avoidance and negative participation. evaluated.

As a result of the examinations, the participants who use cannabis more frequently during their interactions with their spouses. showed less parasympathetic withdrawal revealed. This is in a situation where people are under pressure reduced capacity to respond flexibly was saying. However, it was observed that couples avoided conflict during the discussion and were less able to direct themselves to a discussion about the positive aspects of their relationship.

Contrary to this, when asked how they thought the discussions they had confronted each other were going, the participants said: more satisfied with how the conflict was resolved reported. This indicated that the couples could not see the problems between them clearly and therefore could not find a clear solution.