[asphaltgambler]

I see casual / moderate drinking a part of fellowshiping with friends & family. Largely because it's socially acceptable, legally acceptable from the manufacturing to consumption. Where 'other' drugs are not except for medical marijuana.

Flame me if you want but I see weed as the same level / class as booze. It should be legal from alpha to omega. Unfortunately, there exists in some people the chemical addiction to certain 'drugs' be it alcohol or other substance where it's all or nothing,

But to the OP, it does take the edge off quickly, relax you thus making people 'open' to conversation obviously ....