Introduction
Marijuana dependence is a significant issue among the youth, negatively affecting their physical and mental health. In some cases, people use cannabis to avoid sleep issues and anxiety, but the long-term effects of marijuana are much more destructive. In addition, this method does not solve the issue but instead brings more harm and leads to addiction. It is essential to adequately address the issue to not only reduce the level of marijuana use but also to solve related health issues and concerns. Motivational interviewing can help cope with the issue of marijuana use to solve anxiety and sleep issues, especially by establishing communication about concerns among youth.
Behavioral Problem
The use of cannabis can help to solve the issue of sleep disturbances and anxiety, but only if consulted with a specialist. In the presented case, the 24-year-old person uses marijuana to solve mental issues due to hard work with his dad on the farm. The person takes marijuana with his friends, so the dose of it is uncontrolled. In addition, the person is reported to have long-term anxiety issues, which can be enhanced by constant marijuana use.
It is reported that cannabis can help overcome different health issues (Shannon et al., 2019). However, this research was conducted by healthcare workers, so the patients’ histories, social backgrounds, and health issues were taken into account. In addition, it was stated that 78% of patients, due to controlled use of cannabis, reported improved sleep (Shannon et al., 2019).
However, the constant and uncontrolled use of marijuana can lead to addiction, which can harm the person’s health outcomes. Moreover, uncontrolled use of marijuana negatively influences the social, educational, and emotional background of the person and harms work performance (Shannon et al., 2019). Therefore, the use of marijuana by a person can lead to adverse health consequences and cause addiction.
Motivational Interviewing for Behavior Change
Motivational interviewing can help solve the issue, as it provides an opportunity for direct communication and shows the consequences of the constant use of marijuana. Firstly, it is reported that motivational interviewing can help to establish a dialogue between healthcare providers and people addicted to marijuana use (Andersen & Pors, 2019). The person is observed to work hard with his father and has long-term anxiety issues. It is possible to state that the person needed medical help and support to solve the issue, but instead chose marijuana as a way to relax.
Secondly, motivational interviewing is regarded as a supportive approach to help citizens engage in a direct and informative dialogue to address their concerns (Andersen & Pors, 2019). In this case, the method can provide the person with alternative ways to address health issues, such as meditation and medical support. The person is 24 years old, so his organism is young, and the adverse effects of marijuana use can be destructive for him. That is why it is essential to implement direct, supportive communication to resolve the issue.
Conclusion
To conclude, marijuana is a significant issue in modern society. People use marijuana to relax and solve mental health issues like anxiety and sleep disorders. However, people are unaware of the long-term consequences of constant and uncontrolled marijuana use on the body. The person struggles with anxiety and sleep issues in the presented case due to harsh working conditions. It is essential to implement motivational interviewing to provide the person with alternative methods for addressing the issue and to demonstrate its negative consequences.
References
Andersen, N. Å., & Pors, J. G. (2019). When no is not an option: The immunization against silence in a motivational interview about marijuana use. Social Theory & Health, 17, 443-462.
Shannon, S., Lewis, N., Lee, H., & Hughes, S. (2019). Cannabidiol in anxiety and sleep: a large case series. The Permanente Journal, 23(18), 041.