Be Cannabis Smart

The legalization of cannabis has sparked meaningful debate within recovery communities. Some view it as a harm reduction tool — a way to manage anxiety, chronic pain, or other challenges that can drive addictive behavior. Others argue that relying on cannabis sidesteps the deeper work of recovery, substituting one crutch for another.

There’s no agenda here. This isn’t about telling you what to think or which side to take. What we do believe is that everyone deserves clear, honest information so they can make informed choices for themselves.

That’s the goal of this page: to walk you through what the research says, what the real risks look like for people in recovery, and what you should know before making any decisions about cannabis use.