Not sure about grabbing that beer? You're not alone. Americans are reaching for alcohol at record lows, according to a new Gallup survey.

The survey, out Aug. 20, found the number of Americans who say they drink alcohol sits at 54% for the second consecutive year − and health concerns appear to be a major factor.

"Fifty-one percent of U.S. adults now believe drinking one or two alcoholic beverages a day is bad for one’s health," the survey results noted. "The figure is essentially unchanged from last year’s record-high 53%."

In 2001, only 27% considered moderate drinking bad for one’s health, according to Gallup.

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[–] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

I keep wondering if “just weed and occasional hallucinogens” will actually be an available path for the next generation. I think it’s reasonable advice but I don’t know what’s out there and available to them. It seems like a broader spectrum of shit than ever and things get mixed together. Can you still just buy an 8th of weed in a sandwich bag anymore? Can you get a paper tab of acid without worrying what else is in it?

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago

    Canadian weed is clean because it's regulated, but you can buy very high concentrations of THC that are not safe in edibles.

    There was a great story out of Toronto where two cops palmed an edible candy bars from a dispensary. They ate the whole thing without realizing the delay and amplification by the liver. One cop had a panic attack and called in officer down, the other was found in a tree. A third cop was seriously injured responding to the call when he slipped on ice.

    https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/two-toronto-cops-suspended-for-ingesting-cannabis-edibles-on-duty-sources-say/

    In the end, the judge of the case called one cop a "complete idiot" in court.

    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-cop-pot-charges-1.4899645

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