Alcohol is tightly controlled in Canada. In the province of Ontario, only government owned corporations/stores (for the most part) can sell it, so the government makes money on both ends. They tax it a lot, and when they need money it's the among the first things to raise so-called "sin" taxes on.

Whether it's dangerous or not, individuals should be able to decide for themselves. I rarely drink, and I don't smoke but I never force my decisions on others.

Enjoyed your article. :)