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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amber Raiken

Young people aren’t drinking alcohol — instead, they’re sipping cans of THC

Dinner and drinks might be the go-to for a night out with the girls, but Gen Z is removing alcohol from the equation.

Instead of ending a long day with a glass of wine, 26-year-old Bre Giglio pulls out her favorite THC drink, which contains a cannabis compound and gives her a soothing buzz. “We don’t have alcohol in our house,” she told The Independent. “Not because we’re sober or anything. Just because we prefer THC beverages.”

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