Question by shining girl: Is alcohol or weed worse for you?
I’ve always wondered if one is worse than the other for your health and if so why?

Best answer:

Answer by D
booze kills your liver weed just makes you high

Answer by Steven G
Alcohol can cause liver failure, heart problems, and if drink too much can kill you. Marijuana, or weed is a gateway drug. Once your body gets use to the high, it needs more, then you could go to other drugs that could kill you. But, I would say Alcohol is worse, even though drinking moderately can actually help prevent heart disease.

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