prescripion drugs the only other close is pot, but the government makes lots of money off it.

the goverment makes a LOT and i mean A LOT from alcohol....think all the taxes...superbowl commercials.....think....every single bottle....OMG....no way would they give that up....its crazy

It's a drug, but it's one that is possible to take in moderation. The problem is that most of US did not do that. When taken in moderation, there's no problem.
Pescription pills are great too, if you follow the instructions, take the for a real diagnosed issue, and don't abuse them.
Other drugs (like heroin or coke) aren't good in any quantity.
Of course, that leaves pot. I don't think that's a problem in moderation (and no, I don't smoke anymore ....it's just an observation). You wonder why the government doesn't regulate that one!

They probably got fed up fighting with organized crime on the issue, so they legalized it. The same thing would happen, you'd be able to buy it, just that organized crime would be making the profit.

I don't think the govt has been able to control any drug too well, you can buy anything if you know where to look.

It's a drug when it hits my body, Thank God I only have to control my consumption.

CIGARETTES FOLKS !

IMAGINE ALL THE PEOPLE WHO DRANK DURING THE PROHOBITION. WHEN THE SUPPLY WAS CUT OFF BY LAW, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW NUTS PEOPLE WENT. I SEE HOW INDIVIDUALS SUFFER, IN THE ROOM OF AA. PLUS, LIQUOR HAS A TREMENDOUS TAX COLLECTION BASE.

with cappy on this one!

Wow! Great thought. I'm thinking in really simple terms here--Let's talk about caffeine and its early consumption. beverage name "Coke" became the name Coca-Cola years later???? Think about it. There are many things that play a factor in its name and its nature in addiction. If we look back again in our family tree, we may have Caffeine struggles, weight, anorexia, sex addiction, mariguiana addiction, cocaine addiction, narcotics addition, Meth head addictions, gambling addition, etc. The list goes on.
It just means we are not alone in this journey to strive for sobriety with friends, family, and colleagues.
I wish you all the best.
-Esther
:)

Alcohol consumption actually increased during prohibition due to the following;

1. There was no tax on it.
2. There was no minimum drinking age.
3. Speak-easy pubs opened up on nearly every block.
4. Boot-leggers could and would deliver to your door.
5. Quality and purity variance made it impossible to keep track of total alcohol consumption (for those who tried).

I really hate to admit it Bo, but I agree with all you just posted. It's the same with marijuana today.

Nicotine and Caffeine are addictive. Not so much mind altering to the point of impairment.

in response to #10 did you know way back in the day in coca cola there realy was cocain....no joke.....a very small amount but it still was there....i promise look it up....

in response to #10 did you know way back in the day in coca cola there realy was cocain....no joke.....a very small amount but it still was there....i promise look it up....