Periagoge
Scenario

When the line between medication and escape blurs

I started smoking weed for my joint pain and it helps, but I feel like I'm lying to myself about whether I'm medicating pain or just getting high.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The dual nature of substances that provide both relief and altered consciousness complicates honest self-assessment.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Pain — acute and chronic management?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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