Cannabis Surges as Alcohol Substitute Amid Record US Drinking Decline
A new poll indicates that two-thirds of cannabis consumers in the US have reduced or eliminated their alcohol intake, with 31.5% fully replacing alcohol with cannabis. This trend coincides with 'Sober October' and a broader national decline in alcohol use, though older demographics show rising consumption. While The Independent highlights physiological benefits of cessation, Marijuana Moment emphasizes cannabis as a primary driver for this shift.