Is youth cannabis smoking related to types,iIntensities and varieties of leisure activities and values?

Abstract

This research focuses on the analysis of cannabis consumption amongst young people, explaining this phenomenon by way of analysing the differences between cannabis smokers and non-smokers in order to shed light on whether cannabis is linked to specific leisure activities, and, moreover, whether it is connected to the intensity and variety of particular "problematic" free-time activities, such as binge drinking. In addition, we show that cannabis use is not connected to any specific values but, rather, to a lack of certain values. Finally, there are certain practical implications that could improve social marketing campaigns which carry an antidrug message based on adopting a diversified set of values and target especially problematic free time activities. We also suggest future lines of research.