We\u2019ll be honest; sometimes we count the hours until it becomes socially acceptable to pop a cork and relax. And, some days that\u2019s earlier than others. The more we drink, the easier it becomes to reach for another glass and the harder it is to remind ourselves of the physical discomfort and mental anguish that awaits us the following day. What if we told you there was a better way to unwind; an alternative to alcohol that can help you relax, decompress, and wake up the next morning feeling fresh, rested and ready to greet the day. This week we challenge you to think outside the glass as we make a case for choosing cannabis over cocktails.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve been using alcohol to help fall, or stay asleep, there\u2019s a reason you\u2019ve been feeling groggy in the morning. While it may feel like your head hits the pillow faster after those two glasses of Pinot, studies<\/a> have shown that while two to three drinks before bed initially encourage sleep, these benefits disappear after three days and have the opposite effect. Ever had a few too many drinks and allowed the evening to slip away? You’re rewarded with a spinning room and a restless sweaty night filled with poor sleep, a headache, and the dreaded hangover the next morning. The only real cure is time and a half-hearted promise never to do it again.<\/p>\n Cannabis<\/a> on the other hand can be the ideal complement to any evening. Studies have indicated that cannabis can decrease the amount of time it takes to fall asleep, as well as increase the amount of time spent in deep sleep. And, while it\u2019s possible to over indulge and wind up in bed sooner than anticipated, there\u2019s no looming threat of a morning spent pounding aspirin and wearing sunglasses indoors.<\/p>\n Relax without the guilt or gut.<\/p>\n While your body treats all alcohol the same, cannabis contains many complex compounds. Selecting strain specific cannabis allows for a unique user experience based on plant genetics.<\/p>\n Next time you\u2019re in the mood for a more enjoyable experience, whether you’re looking to unwind before bedtime or seeking a social and creative buzz, consider cannabis as a more joyful alternative to alcohol.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Enjoy Flower for Your Next Happy Hour We\u2019ll be honest; sometimes we count the hours until it becomes socially acceptable to pop a cork and relax. And, some days that\u2019s earlier than others. The more we drink, the easier it becomes to reach for another glass and the harder it is to remind ourselves of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6261,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[8],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thegardensociety.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6256"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thegardensociety.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thegardensociety.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thegardensociety.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thegardensociety.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6256"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/thegardensociety.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6256\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8202,"href":"https:\/\/thegardensociety.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6256\/revisions\/8202"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thegardensociety.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thegardensociety.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6256"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thegardensociety.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6256"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thegardensociety.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6256"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}The Case for Cannabis<\/h3>\n
It\u2019s Science<\/h3>\n
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Still Feeling Anxious?<\/h3>\n
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Embrace the Strain<\/h3>\n
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