"Stattmann swore off booze last summer and found himself clearer-eyed, with a healthier body and bank account, but also ... a little glum. He kept his run club and regular pickup soccer game, and still went out to dinner with his wife. But he missed some of the fun that comes from knocking back a beer with a friend, impulsively deciding on karaoke, going to the proverbial second location. He became, he says, a bit of a bummer."
"Which, go for it, man. Things are bleak, grab a little liquid joy while you're here. But just in case he wanted another option, I have a secret to let Stattman and everyone else in on. There is a way to do this sans booze. (This is not an essay about sobriety or harm reduction, both of which are great.) A way that will keep your head clear in the morning."
Giving up alcohol can yield clearer mornings, better health, and more money, yet can reduce spontaneous social looseness and fun. A tiny 1-milligram THC edible can provide a barely perceptible lift that eases middle-aged aches, calms nerves, and adds a subtle sociability boost without incapacitation. The microdose preserves morning clarity and can smooth difficult social situations or stressful times. The approach is presented for adults who have an otherwise healthy relationship with substances as a light, occasional alternative to drinking rather than a path to heavy use.
Read at Slate Magazine
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