Which Is Worse: Marijuana or Alcohol? | Dr. Daniel Amen [Zoo-X_Y32Bj]

Which Is Worse: Marijuana or Alcohol? | Dr. Daniel Amen [Zoo-X_Y32Bj]

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One of the most common things people want to know is whether alcohol or marijuana is worse for your brain and overall health. The scientific evidence and the brain imaging work at Amen Clinics show that neither one is good for you. Alcohol is not a health food, and marijuana is not an innocuous substance. But is one of them more damaging than the other? At first glance, it might seem that alcohol does the most damage to our brain health and general well-being because it is more widely used. Over 85% of American adults say they’ve consumed alcohol at some point in their lives, and nearly 70% say they’ve had a drink in the past year, as reported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Compare that to just 18% of Americans who said they used marijuana in 2019, according to the CDC. Although not as widespread, the harmful effects of marijuana on the brain may be greater. Let’s take a closer look at some of the worst consequences of drinking and marijuana. Read More: SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE BRAIN HEALTH NEWS & TIPS If you or someone you know would like more information about Amen Clinics, please call us or visit Within the U.S. call 1-888-288-9834 Outside the U.S. call 1-949-266-3700 Follow Amen Clinics on Instagram: Follow Amen Clinics on TikTok: Like Amen Clinics on Facebook: Follow Amen Clinics on Twitter: Follow Amen Clinics on LinkedIn: Follow Dr. Daniel Amen on Instagram: Follow Dr. Daniel Amen on Tiktok: Like Dr. Daniel Amen on Facebook: Follow Dr. Daniel Amen on Twitter: #cvs cbd gummies for sleep #native cbd gummies