I know the thread’s old, but this shift from alcohol to cannabis is still unfolding in interesting ways, especially outside the US. In the UK, they’re actually prescribing cannabis anxiety treatment through licensed medical clinics now. It’s not recreational, it’s a legit option people are turning to instead of traditional meds or alcohol to manage stress and anxiety. Thought it was relevant to bring up here, since the whole “what people are choosing instead of booze” conversation is still evolving.