Aaron E. Carroll is professor of paediatrics at The New York Times . Says he is often asked if he would prefer his children to use alcohol or pot . While the answer is obviously neither , he says if pushed , he 'd opt for pot . Research shows it has a better safety profile than alcohol , he says . Warns that many people - especially parents - underestimate risk of booze .
Aaron E. Carroll is professor of paediatrics at Indiana University . Says he is often asked if he would prefer his children to use alcohol or pot . While the answer is obviously neither , he says if pushed , he 'd opt for pot . Research shows it has a better safety profile than alcohol , he says . Warns that many people - especially parents - underestimate risk of booze .