A clear-eyed comparison of alcohol vs marijuana
One recent study found that for married couples, smoking weed may actually decrease the likelihood of violence.
While studies show no direct link between alcohol and domestic abuse, it’s use is certainly present in many such cases. A study by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence found that “Two-thirds of victims who were attacked by an intimate (including a current or former spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend) reported that alcohol had been involved.”
Original Article (Big Think):
‘A clear-eyed comparison of alcohol vs marijuana
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