If alcohol were discovered today — would it even be legal? Some doctors say it wouldn’t. Yet cannabis, which has never caused a fatal overdose, is still banned in many states and federally restricted.

In this short video, Dr. Matthew Nuesse compares the true effects of alcohol and marijuana on your body and brain. From memory loss and liver damage to addiction risks and fatal withdrawal symptoms, we unpack which substance truly poses the bigger threat.

Whether you’re a casual drinker or a cannabis advocate, this comparison will make you question what we call “safe.”