Are THC-Infused Drinks Healthier Than Alcohol?

Editor's note This article is for informational purposes only and doesn't constitute medical advice. Readers should talk to their doctor before trying THC products, especially if they're taking certain medications or have underlying health conditions. A month ago, I walked into Total Wine expecting to stare at thousands of bottles until someone asked if I needed help. What I didn't expect was an entire aisle of THC-infused drinks. Just a year earlier, there was barely a shelf. Now, you can find cannabis beverages everywhere, even at your local brewery. "There's no shortage of options," says Dr. Staci Gruber, director of the MIND Program at McLean Hospital and associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. "We just need to do a better job explaining what they are and what they aren't." As sobriety becomes cool again and concerns about the health impacts of alcohol rise, you might be curious about THC-infused swaps. But are they actually any healthier? Let's find out. W ... Read full article.