If your weekend routine involves waking up with a headache that feels like a tiny jackhammer inside your skull, you might want to join the mass migration over to the cannabis aisle. According to a new poll by THC beverage company Crescent Canna, hemp-infused drinks aren’t just a trendy novelty—they are actively convincing people to put down the bottle. The survey of over 1,600 THC drink consumers revealed that a whopping three out of four people drink less alcohol since making the switch, and more than a fifth have ghosted booze entirely. Instead of waking up full of regrets and frantically checking their outbox, 60 percent of users say they love THC drinks simply because there is zero hangover. Half the respondents are using them as a sleep aid, and 80 percent are just trying to relax without the sloppy side effects of a tequila night. Basically, we’re trading the Sunday Scaries for a gentle, sparkling buzz.
But of course, because we aren’t allowed to have nice things, a massive regulatory buzzkill is looming on the horizon. Thanks to a legislative update signed late last year, a sweeping federal recriminalization of hemp-derived THC products is set to take effect this November, restricting legal products to a practically microscopic 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container. Consumers are well aware of the impending doom, with 87 percent knowing about the ban and over a quarter already hoarding their favorite infused seltzers like it’s 2020 toilet paper all over again. The tragic irony is that if this ban actually drops, 23 percent of these folks admit they’ll just go right back to drinking more alcohol.
Thankfully, the pushback in Washington is getting loud. The White House Office of Management and Budget, the National Restaurant Association, and even President Trump have all been pushing Congress to fix the mess, arguing that Americans rely on these full-spectrum CBD and hemp products for chronic pain and general wellness. There is even a draft bill floating around from Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) that would carve out an exception for THC drinks, allowing up to 5 milligrams per serving in exchange for a shiny new federal tax. Until the politicians sort it out, you might want to clear some space in your fridge and stock up—because right now, the only thing scarier than a hangover is the thought of going back to them.
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