Table 1 Description of participants who smoke marijuana for relief (n = 20)

   Female

7 (35%)

   Male

13 (65%)

Age (years)

X = 16 yrs (range 14–18 yrs)

Age of initiation (years)

X = 13 yrs (range = 10–16 yrs)

Frequency of use (days)

X = 2 days/mo (range = 2–31 days/mo)

Number of times/day

1 – > 5 times/day

Time of day of first use

   Morning

4 (20%)

   Afternoon

11 (55%)

   Evening

5 (55%)

Marijuana use when alone

yes = 16 (80%)

Reasons for use*

   Depression

6

   Stress/anxiety

12

   Sleep problems

9

   Focus/concentration

3

   Physical pain

5