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Going California Sober: Study Suggests Cannabis Could Help Reducing Alcohol Intake
Emerging scientific investigation published in the prestigious psychiatry journal proposes that embracing a “California sober” method could substantially help individuals reduce their drink use.
Research Methodology and Controlled Environment Setting
Researchers from Brown University conducted a novel experiment where volunteers received marijuana joints to smoke before entering a carefully constructed “bar lab”.
- Participants could choose to consume up to eight mini alcoholic beverages.
- The experiment was conducted three separate times with varying THC levels: 7.2%, 3.1%, and a placebo marijuana.
Great care was taken to mimic a authentic bar atmosphere, complete with low light and beer taps to guarantee subject authenticity.
“Our goal was to make sure that when given the opportunity, you would be highly motivated to drink,” explained the lead researcher.
Key Findings and Impact on Drinking
Results revealed a marked reduction in alcohol consumption after participants smoked marijuana:
- Drink consumption fell by 19% after using 3.1% THC cannabis.
- The drop was even more pronounced with high-THC marijuana, leading to a 27% reduction versus the placebo.
Wider Trends and Additional Studies
Expanded legalization has spurred a major surge in marijuana usage, which has doubled over the past decade.
Meanwhile, drink use is at a historic low, with numerous individuals opting for substitutes like weed.
Crucial to note that 40% of trial subjects were diagnosed with alcohol use disorder.
While cannabis could serve as a potential solution to heavy drinking, researchers caution that further research is required.
“It is premature to advise individuals seeking treatment for alcohol, ‘Go ahead and substitute marijuana, and it will work out for you,’” a study author noted.
Debra Briggs
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