AceShowbiz - Bethenny Frankel shared her concerns about the evolving perception of sobriety, emphasizing the dangers of replacing alcohol with other substances. On her podcast, "Just B", Frankel discussed the "California sober" trend, where individuals abstain from alcohol but consume marijuana and edibles.

She noted that some individuals even use hard drugs as a substitute for alcohol, stating, "I know people who, like, do crazy s*** It's like, 'Let's do heroin and get a facial mask and drink water.' And I'm not even kidding."

Frankel emphasized the importance of addressing underlying issues rather than merely replacing one substance with another. "You need other things [for sobriety]. So to just be sober ... you need other things," she said.

Frankel herself has been abstaining from alcohol due to her postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a condition that affects heart rate and hydration. "I was trying nonalcoholic wines, which all suck, by the way," she said.

She discussed the challenges of navigating social life without alcohol and the complexities of dating while sober. "Dating is hard to do without drinking," she lamented, adding that celebrating New Year without a booze was not an easy feat either.

While Frankel acknowledged the positive effects of reducing alcohol consumption, she expressed concern about the social implications. "You become a little less social. You definitely do. You're not staying out late doing stupid things," she said. "Dating is a big one. … It's something to do."

Frankel has invested in non-alcoholic wine brands and believes that alternatives can help individuals navigate social situations while reducing alcohol consumption. However, she reiterated her stance against drug use, arguing that it does not align with true sobriety.