The age-old question of which substance is better for your health has no easy answer. Both substances have their pros and cons, and the effects of each can vary greatly from person to person. Alcohol is known to impair thinking and coordination and has serious health consequences when consumed in excess. While marijuana use may…

Another severe complication is delirium tremens (DT’s), which is characterized by hallucinations, mental confusion, and disorientation. The mortality rate among patients exhibiting DT’s is 5 to 25 percent. The risk of dying from sudden alcohol withdrawal is very real and very high, with estimates ranging from 6 per cent to 25 per cent, depending on…