Why is Drinking Legal in the west & other countries ?Drinking is bad for health,children ,family,society ?

Need to to understand how its legal to sell some thing bad.



Reference is needed.



All the best.Why is Drinking Legal in the west %26amp; other countries ?Drinking is bad for health,children ,family,society ?Excessive use of alcohol destructive to the individual, family and society. Mild social use helps people relax and enhances social interaction. Unfortunately most people cannot distinguish between mild and excessive use.



Alcohol use was almost universal at the dawn of history (~3400 BCE). Archaeological evidence indicate alcohol usage from the first human settlements (~20,000 years ago). While I do not dring for medical reasons, I doubt that alcohol can ever be eliminated.



The American prohibition of alcohol (1920-1933) was a disaster. Most people ignored the law. Criminal organization developed that still constitute a major problem.



Alcohol use in Islamic and other countries is widespread, particularly among the wealthy classes. It is simply not visible.Why is Drinking Legal in the west %26amp; other countries ?Drinking is bad for health,children ,family,society ?Because drinking is only bad it you over do it. A glass or so of red wine a night does no harm whatsoever, in fact a glass of red wine a night is often believed to be beneficial. It is sold because people are trusted to use it sensibly.



They don't of course but then... what could we expect