Katie Herzog

Katie Herzog is a staff writer at "Grist.org." Her work has been featured on "Salon," "The Guardian," "Vox," and more. She is currently at work on a book of essays. Look for it in stores in 2027. (Photo credit: Najva Sol)

I Used To Be An Alcoholic. Now I'm A Stoner Who Has A Drink Sometimes.

For me, marijuana wasn’t a gateway to harder drugs. It was an exit ramp from my addiction to alcohol.

Katie Herzog • 7 years ago 7 years ago