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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 consum

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.