As an individual body, there is no benefit that alcohol provides your system that cannot be achieved through healthier means (that I'm aware of - tell me if I'm

As an individual body, there is no benefit that alcohol provides your system that cannot be achieved through healthier means (that I'm aware of - tell me if I'm wrong). I'm not saying alcohol isn't effective, I'm saying that in all cases there are healthier ways (wiser ways) to achieve the positive effects. I'm not saying alcohol isn't efficient, I'm saying the work required to implement the healthier methods for the same effects is worth the extra effort. At the public health level, I don't think there's any harm in condemning alcohol. I'm not saying prohibition, and I enjoy a good tequila or whiskey or wine or beer - it's great stuff. But the least of our members of society - those with the worst problems - are often making their lives worse with alcohol not better. I see no issue in messaging that repeatedly. Responsible and irresponsible people will always drink, but messaging the harm it causes more often could not hurt American society. I don't think that's naive at all. You may be confusing messaging "zero level" with a legal prohibition, and I don't think that's a valid equivalency. Exercise is good for you, abstaining from alcohol is good for you too. Just like abstaining from fast food. It doesn't mean everyone will comply, nor should you expect that. But messaging that this stuff is not healthy seems wise to me. Instead you see a steady drip of "a drink a day may be good for your heart" crap, that is assuredly endorsed and promoted by the beverage industry, and not with the health of society in mind.