The major issue is whether the overall health and safety detriment of alcohol compares to the benefits it provides in terms of marginal enjoyment and benefit to

The major issue is whether the overall health and safety detriment of alcohol compares to the benefits it provides in terms of marginal enjoyment and benefit to the user. On the whole obviously not, but in small amounts during opportune social gatherings where noone is at risk of overdosing or drunk driving perhaps otherwise.