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New Survey Shows Majority of Cannabis Consumption is Attributable to Consumers' Desires to Address Health and Wellness Concerns
New Survey Shows Majority of Cannabis Consumption is Attributable to Consumers' Desires t...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n New Survey Shows Majority of Cannabis Consumption is Attributable to Consumers' Desires to Address Health and Wellness Concerns\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n 62% of Americans Would Prefer Cannabis Over Pharmaceuticals When Treating a Medical Issue\n \n \n \n \n \n WAKEFIELD, Mass.\n \n \n ,\n \n \n June 8, 2022\n \n \n /CNW/ -- A new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) (\"Curaleaf\" or the \"Company\"), a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, finds that 91% of adults aged 21+ who have ever consumed cannabis have done so for health and wellness purposes. The findings offer important takeaways revealing people's attitudes toward both cannabis and the desire for holistic health and wellness, as 75% of Americans say they would prefer holistic solutions over pharmaceuticals to treat a medical issue when possible, with 62% of people saying they would prefer to use cannabis rather than pharmaceuticals to treat a medical issue.\n \n \n According to the survey conducted online among nearly 2,000 U.S. adults ages 21+ by the independent pollster, the top health and wellness reasons Americans have consumed cannabis include:\n \n \n \n to relax (52%)\n \n \n to help with sleep (49%)\n \n \n to reduce stress (44%)\n \n \n to reduce anxiety (41%)\n \n \n \n As cannabis legalization continues to sweep\n \n the United States\n \n , beliefs and behaviors surrounding consumption are shifting to become more mainstream and inclusive for patients and consumers who rely on it for a variety of health and wellness needs – from helping to relieve menstrual cramps and arthritis to supporting stress and sleep issues.\n \n \n Curaleaf understands this shift and growing need for cannabis solutions, and places an emphasis on accessibility and approachability of a variety of products for individuals seeking alternatives for their health and wellness needs. The Company continues to be a wellness desti...