This site does not promote or condone drinking and driving or drinking by adolescents. It is intended to be a frank discussion clarifying the issues. On the other hand, there are billboards everywhere promoting alcoholic beverages.
Governments collect taxes on alcohol products.
During the holiday season we visit friends and family. Adults serve wine, beer, and liquor to other adults. Most guests drink in moderation. In Canada we usually drive to the homes of friends and families. Many of them report that they only had two or three beers or that they spaced their drinking out at a rate of one per hour thinking that they would not exceed the legal limit.