At the start of March, Downtown Billings announced the arrival of a new neighbor at the corner of North 29th Street and 3rd Avenue North. If you haven't heard about Kava, there's no better time than the present.

DaKava House Downtown

Opening soon (official date TBA), DaKava House serves up non-alcoholic, alternative beverages in an environment they describe as "one of genuine well-being of the mind, body, and spirit."

But, if you are like me and think... What the heck is Kava?... here's a bit of info on it from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation:

Kava is a depressant drug, made from the root or stump of the kava shrub. Kava comes in different forms, such as a brownish-colored drink, brown powder, capsules, extracts and drops.

Kava traditionally was used to produce a drink for ceremonies and cultural practices, though these days it is primarily used as an alternative to alcohol... thanks to it's similar effects to alcohol.

How Does Kava Feel When Under The Influence?

Being Kava affects everyone differently, as all drugs can, the main things to be aware of are:

  • feeling happy and relaxed
  • mild sleepiness
  • numb mouth and throat
  • reduced or loss of appetite

If you take a lot of Kava, you might get these effects:

  • drowsiness
  • nausea
  • loss of muscle control
  • mild fever
  • pupil dilation and red eyes

You can learn all about Kava at the button below.

Here's to a new downtown business opening soon! Can't wait to try it.

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