‘Wake-and-Bake’ Cannabis Use Rising Among Young Adults To Cope With Social Anxiety, Unaware Of Risks
The practice of “wake-and-bake,” consuming cannabis shortly after waking up, is gaining popularity among young adults, particularly as a method to manage social anxiety. This trend, addressed by Gary Wenk Ph.D. in a recent Psychology Today blog post, is sparking concern among experts.
According to Wenk, a professor at Ohio State University, over 25% of young adults in the U.S. reported recent regular use of cannabis, a rise occurring in tandem with its growing normalization and increasing potency. This demographic often underestimates the risks associated with marijuana use, viewing it as less hazardous than alcohol.
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