THC exposure may curb drinking
THC exposure may reduce alcohol intake by up to 27%, a new study suggests.
Why it matters
- THC may reduce alcohol intake.
By the numbers
- 157 adults: THC cut alcohol use by 19-27%.
The big picture
- Supports "California sober" but notes addiction risks.
- Long-term effects unclear.
What they're saying
- Critique: observer effect may have influenced results.
- Potential seen despite study limitations.
Caveats
- Short-term effects only.
- Cannabis addiction risk; substitution not recommended.
What’s next
- Study on combined cannabis and alcohol use underway.