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Alcohol Down Cannabis Up | Charleston News
Alcohol’s grip is slipping—just 54% of adults now drink, a sharp drop from a decade ago—and people are turning to cannabis instead. While beer still leads among drinkers, experts wonder if we’re swapping one habit for another as health concerns grow. Alcohol’s risks, like cancer and liver disease, are well-documented, but cannabis’s long-term effects remain murky. With more states legalizing and government considering reclassification, usage is surging—about 20% of adults over 26 used it last year. The shift isn’t just personal; it’s reshaping how we think about health, moving from the…
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