Alcohol Down Cannabis Up | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Alcohol’s popularity is crashing — just 54% of adults now drink, down sharply from a decade ago, as more people question even small amounts. Beer still leads, but liquor and wine are close behind. Doctors note this shift isn’t automatically healthier: younger drinkers are swapping booze for high-potency cannabis, whose long-term effects remain murky. With legalization spreading fast and the government eyeing reclassification, cannabis access is exploding — offering relief for some, but leaving big health questions unanswered. The real story? We’re trading one uncertain habit for another, and…