January is right around the corner, and our team is here to help you make the switch from cannabis to alcohol if you’re looking for a healthier way to kick back and relax. Whether you’re participating in Dry January or you’re just beginning to explore the idea of substituting cannabis for booze, we’re here to help you understand all that the world of cannabis has to offer. Let’s take a look at the benefits of Dry January, and what you can expect if you’re interested in making the switch.
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The New Year offers a fresh start, and if you’re ready to get booze out of your life, you’re not alone. Many people give up drinking for the month of January to kickstart healthy habits for the New Year, while others use Dry January as an opportunity to explore whether giving up alcohol might be a good fit for them year-round.
Cannabis and Wellness
Cannabis isn’t just a fun way to kick back and relax—it also offers myriad health benefits that can make it a great addition to your current wellness routine. When used reasonably and in appropriate contexts, you’ll likely find that you notice many health benefits of weed.
CBD, one of the compounds in cannabis that’s been proven beneficial for health, can help to reduce inflammation and control pain. For many people, these effects can make it easier to fall asleep at night, setting off a cascade of positive effects in other areas of health and wellness. CBD is not a psychoactive compound, making CBD products that don’t contain THC (the psychoactive compound in weed) a good fit for those who aren’t interested in the mind-altering effects of weed.
There’s some evidence that cannabis use can help you reduce your dependency on other substances, including alcohol. Often, cravings are related to stress, and using cannabis may help you reduce your stress levels so that you feel less triggered to drink. Cannabis also has neuroprotective properties that may make you less likely to develop neurological disorders.
Should You Try Substituting Cannabis for Alcohol?
If you’re a casual drinker and you’d like to switch to weed for Dry Janaury, you may find that it’s a better fit for you. Research is still underway as to whether weed is a viable treatment for alcohol addiction. If you’re concerned about your ability to stop drinking, or if you already know that you’re struggling with alcohol addiction, it’s important to talk with a doctor about quitting. Giving up alcohol when you have a physical dependence can be dangerous, and your doctor can provide you with strategies that can help you safely get alcohol out of your body.
Making Your New Years Resolution Stick
It can be tough to stick to a new habit, and switching cannabis for alcohol is no exception. Try these tips to make your New Years resolution stand the test of time:
- Get a support network. Ask others around you if they’d like to join Dry January, and keep each other accountable through texts and get-togethers.
- Set yourself up for success. If possible, get alcohol out of your house, and stay away from open bars and happy hours while you’re working through Dry January.
- Notice the positive. Each week, take stock of the positive things you’re noticing about life without alcohol (like more money in your checking account, waking up feeling rested, etc.). This can motivate you to keep going when things get tough.
Igadi: Your Home for All Things Cannabis in 2025
At Igadi, we’re here to support all of your cannabis needs. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea of substituting cannabis for alcohol, you’re interested in seeing whether cannabis could be a good fit for you, or you’re an experienced cannabis enthusiast who is interested in replacing alcohol with cannabis for good, our team of friendly budtenders is here to help. We encourage questions, we love talking shop, and we’re excited to share all that we have to offer.
We sell a wide variety of cannabis products at our dispensary including flower, topicals, tinctures, CBD products, THC drinks, edibles, concentrates, pre-rolls, vape cartridges, accessories, and more. Feel free to take your time browsing our shop and checking out all that we have to offer, or explore our online menu to learn more and place an order. If there’s any way we can help, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’ll see you soon!
