Are edibles better for you—or at least less bad—than alcohol?

wsj 4 min read . Updated: 07 Dec 2022, 06:55 PM IST Sumathi Reddy, The Wall Street Journal
The World Health Organization says drinking alcohol is a well-established risk factor for a range of cancers, including tumours of the mouth, liver, breast and colon and bowel. Photo: iStockPremium
The World Health Organization says drinking alcohol is a well-established risk factor for a range of cancers, including tumours of the mouth, liver, breast and colon and bowel. Photo: iStock

Here’s how the health effects of each vice stack up

My friend made a bold declaration recently: She was going to stop drinking alcohol at home and take cannabis edibles instead because she thinks they’re healthier.

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