Which is Worse, Alcohol or Pot?

Alcohol, or marijuana: if you’ve ever wondered which drug is actually worse for you, the answer may surprise you. It turns out that alcohol addiction and dependence can be far more harmful in the long run than marijuana usage. This is not to say that pot is okay, or that it won’t hurt you—just that alcoholism is extremely harmful to human health.

Alcohol is linked to many kinds of long-term degenerative health problems, including liver diseases, cirrhosis, ulcers, cardiovascular conditions, and blood pressure problems. In all these ways, extended abuse of alcohol will actually worsen your health more than abuse of marijuana. Also, alcohol often makes people violent, which pot does not. Keep this in mind: just because alcohol is legal doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be careful with it. Of course, marijuana has its own health problems, from carcinogenic smoke to higher risk for accidents while high. And both substances are psychologically addictive, and people can find their lives ruined with dependance on either one.

There is good news, however. If you have a problem with alcohol abuse or know someone who does, you can seek help now for yourself or your loved one. Thankfully, there is good help available. Detoxification and behavioral therapy have proven to be effective in treating alcohol dependence. Addicts are often unable to complete treatment on their own or with family members, so it’s very important to seek the right treatment center. At Seabrook, we customize our treatment plans to individual patient’s needs, so you know the help you’re getting is right for you or a loved one. Seabrook has rehabilitation centers in New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), and an outpatient center in New York (NY). Contact Seabrook today for any questions about alcohol, addiction, and treatment.