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How are alcohol and weed alternatives to each other at all? Maybe every now and then you hear about people who don't smoke weed anymore because it makes them a

How are alcohol and weed alternatives to each other at all? Maybe every now and then you hear about people who don't smoke weed anymore because it makes them anxious or people who don't drink anymore because they "hate alcoholics", but I think they're firmly in the minority.

yamtaddle 4y ago
If you want something mood-altering more than you want the flavor, how's it not? I know a lot of people who've shifted toward weed while reducing alcohol consumption (or even cut it out all-but entirely!) for health reasons—almost no empty calories (IDK maybe a low-two-digit count for gummies, tops, if you use edibles?), far less damage to your body (especially with edibles), usually way fewer problems with hang-overs, and sleep is significantly less-disrupted. A whole lot of what used to be 6-8 beer hang-outs for us have become 3-4 beer (plus weed) hang-outs. I could be in a bubble there, sure, but if so I bet it's a pretty big bubble. I'm sure some people prefer an alcohol buzz to being a bit high, since they aren't exactly the same thing, but they're in the same ballpark, enough so that I expect plenty of people find them alternatives to one another.
- sublinear 4y ago
  > If you want something mood-altering more than you want the flavor, how's it not? Ah I think you mean it as a social device, so sure. > I'm sure some people prefer an alcohol buzz to being a bit high, since they aren't exactly the same thing Have you ever frequented bars and/or known serious alcoholics? I'm not anti-booze, but that's a whole different world. They may smoke weed too but are completely different people without the booze.
- pm90 4y ago
  It’s not a bubble. My extended social circle has transitioned to fewer alcohol + weed too. Not just for health… weed alters your mood in … well, nicer ways. People find silly things funny and can open up a bit more. Alcohols effects are great in mild quantities (buzzed) but after that it’s no fun, the hangovers suck and you just don’t have the same kind of experience.

yamtaddle 4y ago

If you want something mood-altering more than you want the flavor, how's it not? I know a lot of people who've shifted toward weed while reducing alcohol consumption (or even cut it out all-but entirely!) for health reasons—almost no empty calories (IDK maybe a low-two-digit count for gummies, tops, if you use edibles?), far less damage to your body (especially with edibles), usually way fewer problems with hang-overs, and sleep is significantly less-disrupted. A whole lot of what used to be 6-8 beer hang-outs for us have become 3-4 beer (plus weed) hang-outs. I could be in a bubble there, sure, but if so I bet it's a pretty big bubble. I'm sure some people prefer an alcohol buzz to being a bit high, since they aren't exactly the same thing, but they're in the same ballpark, enough so that I expect plenty of people find them alternatives to one another.

sublinear 4y ago
> If you want something mood-altering more than you want the flavor, how's it not? Ah I think you mean it as a social device, so sure. > I'm sure some people prefer an alcohol buzz to being a bit high, since they aren't exactly the same thing Have you ever frequented bars and/or known serious alcoholics? I'm not anti-booze, but that's a whole different world. They may smoke weed too but are completely different people without the booze.
pm90 4y ago
It’s not a bubble. My extended social circle has transitioned to fewer alcohol + weed too. Not just for health… weed alters your mood in … well, nicer ways. People find silly things funny and can open up a bit more. Alcohols effects are great in mild quantities (buzzed) but after that it’s no fun, the hangovers suck and you just don’t have the same kind of experience.