THC drinks gain popularity in the US – but can they fully replace alcohol?

A growing trend of state laws permit the sale of cannabis drinks - and beverage companies are angling to make the next hit alcohol alternative

Laws around the US - most recently in Hawaii - are cropping up that allow THC in beverages, a move that some experts say will have mixed benefits for those seeking an alternative to alcohol.

It's part of a growing trend of policies that make THC drinks available, often where alcohol is sold. About a year ago, Minnesota passed a law allowing THC drinks to be sold in liquor stores; ever since, these beverages have begun to appear on shelves around the country.