Dry-ish January isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being intentional. Maybe you’re cutting back on alcohol, skipping it on weeknights, or just trying to wake up in January feeling like yourself instead of a dehydrated raccoon. If you’re a Florida medical marijuana patient, low-dose cannabis can fit that same “less, but better” mindset—especially when you choose formats that make moderation easy.

Bottom line: which is “healthier”?

For many people, the comparison comes down to this: alcohol’s health risks scale quickly with regular use, and its cancer connection is widely documented. CDC+2Cancer.gov+2 Cannabis has a different risk profile—more centered on impairment, mental health sensitivity, and dependence risk in some users. CDC+2CDC+2

A health-forward approach is less about picking a “winner” and more about aligning your choices with your body, your goals, and your safety.