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

5. Decreased Risk Of Injury

We all know that alcohol impairs your motor skills. While this negative effect can be mild enough to only result in not being able to walk in a straight line, think of all the risks that impaired coordination carries.

You could wander into traffic, fall down a flight of steps, trip and hit your head so hard you cause severe brain damage… you get the picture.

While you might get a minor injury when you’re high—like if you accidentally grab the lit end of a joint—the risk of severe injury is a lot lower than when you get drunk.

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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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