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Comparative analysis explores emotional resilience in veterans and Rastafari community using cannabis, suggesting cultural insights on trauma coping.
This essay contributes to the exploration of the use of cannabis in coping with trauma through a comparative lens, focusing on military veterans and members of the Rastafari community. While clinical discussions of cannabis often center on symptom management, Rastafari practices reflect a generational, culturally embedded understanding of its use in emotional regulation and spiritual grounding. By examining cultural, psychological, and neuroscientific dimensions, the analysis highlights the potential of cannabis to facilitate resilience and recovery in response to persistent trauma.
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