And it’s not just your waist that will thank you either – so will your health in general. Cannabis and alcohol really are polar opposites when it comes to the effect they have on human health. As time goes by, more and more studies show just how beneficial cannabis consumption can be. While at the same time, studies continue to show quite clearly how alcohol does absolutely nothing other than to make you sick and kill you. This reason alone should be more than sufficient to consider shifting priorities in the new year.