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Cannabis-infused drinks may help people cut back on alcohol, survey data finds

A new study from the University at Buffalo shows that cannabis-infused beverages may help people lower alcohol consumption. Surveying 438 adults, researchers found that users of cannabis drinks reduced weekly alcohol intake from seven to almost 3.35 drinks. Binge drinking episodes also dropped significantly. Cannabis beverages, often packaged like beer or hard seltzers, enable users to maintain social rituals while consuming fewer alcohol calories.

20 Feb 2026 7:39 pm