Cannabis Harm Reduction Series: Can Cannabis Actually Reduce Alcohol Use

Can cannabis actually help people drink less? In this episode of the Black Sheep Addictz: Cannabis Harm Reduction Series, we explore what recent research is starting to reveal — from lab experiments simulating real drinking environments to studies tracking real-life behavior. Some findings show people drinking less, delaying their first drink, or even losing the urge altogether. But what does that really mean? I also share a personal moment that made me stop and question everything — realizing for the first time that I didn’t even want to finish my drink. This episode isn’t about replacing one habit with another. It’s about asking a bigger question: What if reducing harm is a step forward, not a step back?