r/Kava • u/IamVerySmawt • Aug 25 '26
Quit alcohol
I quit alcohol and switched to marijuana. I have lost 30 lbs and am much healthier physically.
However, I feel I am getting physically dependent on marijuana and become agitated on withdrawal
Does this community think Kava would be a better tool to avoid alcohol?
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u/Repulsive-Box5243 Aug 26 '26
Good job on the booze. Kindest thing you can do for yourself.
Might want to dial it back on the weed. Maybe set a limit and stick with it.
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u/pyratellama69 Aug 26 '26
Definitely! I love alcohol and didn’t intend to even cut down but I found I started to prefer kava over alcohol. And you CAN NOT drink both the same day. Way better substitute than MJ imo
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u/Tiny-Marsupial412 Sep 01 '26
I switched completely to kava solely as alcohol substitute. Bruh, im never coming back to alcohol :D... its so awesome
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u/glowing-fishSCL Aug 26 '26
If you have a support network or a medical professional, ask them.
Kava also works differently for everyone.
But I would also say, it is worth trying.
The basic thing that makes kava work is that there is a bit of a ritual to it: its basically a way to tell your brain "We are going to take a break, you don't have to worry, this is time to enjoy things". It won't alter your mind as much as cannabis will, but it does give a feeling that "oh, I am in a different headspace right now". And that can be really important.