What is Cali Sober?

At Sonoma Hills Farm we believe wellness is both organic and dynamic—that it means different things to different people and can change dramatically over time.

This is the philosophy behind “Cali Sober,” a lifestyle choice that describes those who partake in cannabis and/or psychedelics, but do not drink alcohol (in excess). Cali Sober means valuing an altered state over the substance that gets you there. It embraces open-mindedness. It rejects rigidity.

Put differently, Cali Sober is all about holding space for those who choose to drink less alcohol and don’t wish to pursue traditional versions of sobriety with full abstention from certain substances.

There definitely are some benefits to the Cali Sober way. Like inclusivity. Flexibility. And acceptance.

On a more basic level, cannabis delivers way more positives than alcohol. Weed won’t leave you hungover the next day. It doesn’t interact negatively with antidepressants or other medications. Cannabis never impacts your sleep at night. And a good toke rarely leaves you feeling down—in fact, stellar flower almost always produces the opposite effect. It energizes you. It sustains you. It gives life.

Which is to say that both cannabis and psychedelics enable you to be a more active participant in regulating your own mental health.

The nuanced definition of Cali Sober allows people to escape the strict dichotomy of complete sobriety, which can feel too extreme if you’ve never had an issue with substance abuse or addiction. When you’re Cali Sober, there’s more than one way to relax and unwind. In the freedom to choose is power.

And we all need more of that.