Mituri şi realităţi privind consumul de cannabis. Dimensiuni ale consilierii [Myths and Realities Regarding Cannabis Use. Dimensions of Counseling]

The article addresses cannabis consumption from the perspective of probation counsellors' analysis of the most common beliefs encountered when interacting with cannabis users under evaluation or supervision. Beliefs such as "cannabis is not addictive" or "cannabis is harmless and has only positive effects" are deeply rooted, serving to minimize the impact of use or to maintain the positive self-image of the cannabis user. The research is qualitative, involving focus groups and document analysis. It aims to identify the most common beliefs about cannabis and the intervention methods used by probation counselors to address these beliefs. The goal is to help individuals understand the negative impact of their convictions. The research highlights the necessity of intensive use of motivational interviewing, confronting beliefs with the information provided by studies and research on the effects of cannabis consumption, the importance of individualized counselling and the continuous professional development of probation staff.


Keywords: cannabis, probation, myths, motivation a interviewing