For decades, cannabis has worn the “most dangerous drug” crown in political rhetoric, even as alcohol and tobacco sat comfortably on bar shelves and in vending machines. But a new scientific analysis out of Canada is tossing that old script out the window.Researchers applied a detailed harm-ranking method to 16 commonly used substances, considering not only health effects but … [Read more...] about Sorry, Booze & Cigarettes, Science Says Pot Isn’t the Villain Here
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Have a Drink, We’re Not Counting — Just Don’t Touch the Weed
The federal government has found a new way to confuse Americans about substances: it’s stopped telling people how much alcohol is too much, while marijuana remains federally illegal.In newly released dietary guidance, the Trump administration quietly removed long-standing numerical limits on alcohol consumption. For decades, federal health officials advised moderation with … [Read more...] about Have a Drink, We’re Not Counting — Just Don’t Touch the Weed
Americans More Likely to Swear Off the Sauce and Cigarettes Than the Chronic
As Americans sketch out their New Year’s resolutions for 2026, one habit is noticeably dodging the chopping block: marijuana. A recent national poll finds that more people plan to cut back on alcohol and tobacco than on cannabis—a small but telling snapshot of how attitudes toward substances continue to shift.Only a modest share of adults say they intend to reduce marijuana use … [Read more...] about Americans More Likely to Swear Off the Sauce and Cigarettes Than the Chronic
Shots vs. Thoughts: Why Booze Yells and Weed Whispers
For decades, America lumped weed and booze into the same moral panic filing cabinet, but anyone who’s spent real time with both knows they’re not even distant cousins. Drinking liquor is about acceleration. You drink to get somewhere fast—louder laughs, looser lips, shorter fuses. Cannabis is about detours. You smoke to stretch time, to turn a five-minute song into a minor … [Read more...] about Shots vs. Thoughts: Why Booze Yells and Weed Whispers
DOJ Argues Cannabis Use Carries Greater Public Risk Than Alcohol
In a striking assertion before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Department of Justice under the Trump administration contended that individuals who use marijuana present a greater potential danger than those who consume alcohol—an argument advanced in defense of federal restrictions on firearm possession by unlawful drug users. The filing arrives amid a broader legal challenge … [Read more...] about DOJ Argues Cannabis Use Carries Greater Public Risk Than Alcohol
High Marks for Seniors: Cannabis, Cognition, and the Curious Case of Less Booze
Emerging research is challenging long-held assumptions about cannabis use among older adults, painting a far more nuanced picture than decades of cautionary tales. Recent peer-reviewed studies suggest that seniors who have used cannabis may experience enhanced cognitive performance and show lower tendencies toward heavy alcohol consumption. One large-scale analysis, drawing … [Read more...] about High Marks for Seniors: Cannabis, Cognition, and the Curious Case of Less Booze
How The Mainstream View Alcohol And Marijuana
Both are seen as vices, both have potential downsides, but the public views them differently. As public perception shifts and scientific evidence mounts, marijuana is increasingly recognized as a safer alternative to alcohol. A recent YouGov survey highlights this changing attitude, revealing that a majority of Americans now believe marijuana to be less harmful than alcohol. … [Read more...] about How The Mainstream View Alcohol And Marijuana
Fried files appeal after federal judge rejects medical marijuana users possessing guns
Health News Florida Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and other plaintiffs will appeal the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging federal prohibitions on medical marijuana patients buying and possessing guns, according to a court notice filed Wednesday. Fried filed the lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice this year. Plaintiffs include medical marijuana … [Read more...] about Fried files appeal after federal judge rejects medical marijuana users possessing guns
Marijuana and hallucinogen use among young adults reached all-time high in 2021
News provided by https://www.nih.gov NIH-supported study also found past-month vaping levels rebound after early pandemic drop. Marijuana and hallucinogen use in the past year reported by young adults 19 to 30 years old increased significantly in 2021 compared to five and 10 years ago, reaching historic highs in this age group since 1988, according to the Monitoring the Future … [Read more...] about Marijuana and hallucinogen use among young adults reached all-time high in 2021
