(BPT) - Cannabis is having a moment. Hemp-derived cannabinoids are becoming increasingly popular due to their potential therapeutic and wellness benefits, and widespread availability in the age of legalization.
CBD, Delta-8 and Delta-9 are among the most popular hemp-based products sold in various form factors, including gummies, baked goods, sours, taffy, flower, tinctures and concentrates.
According to a recent survey by Hometown Hero CBD - a Texas-based cannabusiness of hemp-derived THC and cannabidiol-based products - 70% of current cannabis consumers use it to achieve a specific goal. From relaxing to relieving pain, a growing number of adults using cannabis products say it helps them with their everyday lives.
If you're considering trying cannabis, but are still on the fence, check out these five popular reasons people currently use cannabis.
1. Unwind and have fun
When you think about cannabis, you probably picture a group of friends having a good time and with good reason. One of the main reasons survey respondents say they use cannabis is to relax (67%), laugh and have fun (39.5%) and be social (17%).
2. Manage anxiety
According to the survey, more than 58% of current users and almost 37% of would-be users said they take or would take cannabis to control and ease mild anxiety. This isn't just anecdotal evidence, however. Studies show that CBD specifically may decrease anxiety at all dose levels, and it's also been shown to help reduce stress.
3. Improve sleep
Cannabis may also be helpful for catching Zs. Over half of canna-users take it to fall asleep or improve their sleep quality. Its reputation for helping with occasional restless sleep has more than 39% of canna-curious respondents willing to use it for that reason.
4. Treat pain and medical conditions
Humans throughout history have used cannabis as a medical treatment. Today, almost 60% of survey respondents currently use cannabis to reduce or ease minor pain and more than 39% claim to use it to treat or manage a medical condition. Cannabis has been shown to possibly manage medication side effects like nausea or loss of appetite.
5. Enhance intimacy
Cannabis may also help shake things up in the bedroom. About 20% of survey respondents said they use cannabis to enhance their sexual experiences. Coincidentally, these results correspond with a study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research that found cannabis has sexually stimulating effects and may intensify sexual experiences.
If you're canna-curious and want to know more about hemp-derived cannabinoids, visit HometownHeroCBD.com, which offers free samples and discounts for consumers new to cannabis.
