Cannabis Blunts Alcohol Cravings
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial shows that cannabis with active THC reduces immediate alcohol cravings and lowers drinking levels in heavy-drinking young adults. After smoking THC, participants not only drank less, they waited longer before taking the first sip and reported lower urges to drink. This trial provides the clearest causal evidence to date supporting the “California sober” idea of substituting cannabis for alcohol—at least in the short term. However, researchers stress that cannabis is not a proven treatment for alcohol misuse and may carry its own risks. ….[READ]
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