The Authors’ Own Words: “I feel like I’ve hit the bottom and have no idea what to do.”: Supportive social networking on Reddit for individuals with a desire to quit cannabis use

The Authors’ Own Words: We ask authors to describe their impressions regarding the implications of their accepted work, how their findings will change practice, and what is noteworthy about the work.

“I feel like I’ve hit the bottom and have no idea what to do.”: Supportive social networking on Reddit for individuals with a desire to quit cannabis use

Shaina J. Sowles, MPH; Melissa J. Krauss, MPH; Lewam Gebremedhn; & Patricia A. Cavazos-Rehg, PhD

Substance Abuse Vol. 38, Iss. 4, 2017

“Reddit is a popular social media site built of organically-formed topic-specific groups. This timely study examines one such community on Reddit consisting of individuals who desire to quit the use of cannabis. From the results, this community appears to be an accessible resource for users to find support and encouragement from others with similar experiences, and highlights the potential of online communities as tools for individuals coping with addiction to supplement more traditional recovery practices.”