Mixing Weed and Cigarettes: The Hidden Challenge of Quitting

The Growing Trend

People are increasingly combining cannabis and tobacco, but the impact on quitting smoking is not well understood.

Understanding Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD)

• Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) occurs when cannabis use becomes problematic.
• It's unclear whether any cannabis use complicates quitting smoking or if the issue arises only with CUD.

The Dual Challenge

Using both substances together can make quitting smoking seem more daunting.

The Core Question

• Is cannabis itself the culprit?
• Or does the difficulty lie in the user's ability to control their cannabis consumption?

Underestimating the Influence

When individuals use cannabis and tobacco together, they might underestimate how this combination influences their smoking habits.

"I'm only using cannabis, not tobacco."

However, the two substances could be working in tandem to make quitting harder.

The Impact of CUD

For those with CUD, quitting smoking can feel like tackling two addictions simultaneously.

• This dual challenge can make the process feel overwhelming and more difficult to manage.

The Broader Question

Not everyone who uses both cannabis and tobacco has CUD.

• Is the issue the cannabis use itself?
• Or the lack of control over cannabis consumption?

The Complexity

This is a complex issue.

To provide effective support and resources, it's crucial to understand how the combined use of cannabis and tobacco affects quitting smoking.