That tobacco is used for
chewing, smoking and snuffing has already been said. Tea-drinking has
become quite common whether among the rich and the poor and cheap
restaurants have come everywhere in the villages also. Coffee is also
getting into vogue particularly in towns. Various cold drinks have also
become fashionable, not only in towns but also in the rural and hilly
areas. Mahua liquor has been popular among the Gonds and Halbas for
generations. Ganja addicts are not to be found in this district except
among Sadhus and Bairagis.