10 Reasons Why Weed Is Safer Than Alcohol

To have a good time, sometimes you need a little help. But should you reach for the weed or the wine? Here are some reasons why weed is safer than alcohol.

By
Chloé Harper Gold

1. You Cannot Overdose

Honestly, this is one of the most pressing reasons why weed is safer than alcohol.

Alcohol poisoning is a serious issue. It literally kills people. And it’s a lot easier than most people realize to consume a fatal amount of alcohol.

Conversely, according to David Schmader, the author of Weed: A User’s Guide, “a fatal dose of marijuana would require ingestion of fifteen hundred pounds in fifteen minutes.” Of course, this figure is mostly theoretical because there are no recorded deaths from weed use alone.

Final Hit: 10 Reasons Why Weed Is Safer Than Alcohol

Even though there are plenty of reasons why weed is safer than alcohol, we’re not telling you to never drink. We just want you to be informed so you can make better decisions regarding your health, happiness and life. Alcohol is mostly fine in moderation! Just make sure you don’t overdo it.

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Chloé Harper Gold

Chloé Harper Gold is a writer and editor for High Times Magazine. When she’s not writing about cannabis or going to class, she likes to attend literary events and analyze the horror and science fiction genres.

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Chloé Harper Gold

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