But recovery isn’t just about not drinking. Now I see THC drinks marketed with the same glossy language that once hooked me on alcohol: relaxation, fun, social ease. THC drinks offer the illusion of risk-free indulgence, but the reality is far murkier. In plain terms: THC drinks don’t help people stay sober. For me, and for so many others in recovery, THC in a can is a relapse waiting to happen.