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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Hannah Harris Green

THC drinks gain popularity in the US – but can they fully replace alcohol?

An illustration of a hand holding a martini class full of green liquid and garnished with a marijuana leaf, atop of a backdrop of people partying
A recent poll shows there are more US adults who use cannabis daily than those who drink alcohol that often. Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images

Laws around the US - most recently in Hawaii - are cropping up that allow THC in beverages, a move that some experts say will have mixed benefits for those seeking an alternative to alcohol.

It’s part of a growing trend of policies that make THC drinks available, often where alcohol is sold. About a year ago, Minnesota passed a law allowing THC drinks to be sold in liquor stores; ever since, these beverages have begun to appear on shelves around the country.

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