Beer vs. Illegal Drugs From the 'Lectric Law Library's stacks Beer vs. Illegal Drugs Anheuser Busch explains why beer is good and illegal drugs are bad.
Beer is a legal beverage, which, consumed in moderation, is consistent with a healthy lifestyle.
In fact, a number of scientific studies have associated moderate beer consumption with healthy benefits, including a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease - an issue that deserves further study. On the other hand, marijuana, crack, cocaine, and heroin are illegal substances that are destructive to the user's health regardless of the frequency of use. Crack, cocaine and heroin are produced by a totally-unregulated industry that pays no taxes and makes no positive contribution to society or our economy. Beer is almost always consumed as a refreshent. Marijuana, crack, cocaine and heroin are used to radically alter the normal physical and emotional state.