Cannabis Drinks: The Hangover-Free Alternative or a New Kind of High-Risk Beverage?

Cannabis-Infused Drinks Gain Popularity, But Are They a Hangover-Free Alternative to Booze?

In a recent episode of The Excerpt podcast, the rise of cannabis-infused drinks was explored. These hemp-derived beverages contain CBD and sometimes THC, promising a buzz without the dreaded morning-after hangover. But are there potential drawbacks to these drinks, and could they potentially replace traditional alcohol? To answer these questions, Staci Gruber, director of marijuana investigations at McLean Hospital and associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, joined the podcast to shed light on this emerging trend.