The Number One Drug in America

Between 1919 and 1933, it was illegal to make and sell liquor in the United States. It was called the Prohibition Era. The following observations about that era are from the Cornerstone Challenge, December 1988:

We have all heard the stories about how prohibition was such a failure because even during that time when alcoholic beverages were illegal, there were black marketers, illegal whiskey was made in back rooms, etc. But what are the facts?

DURING THE PROHIBITION

  1. Crime decreased by 54%.
  2. The death rate due to alcohol decreased by 43%.
  3. 97 percent of the 98 Keely Alcoholic Clinics closed for lack of patients.
  4. All 60 Neil Cure Clinics closed due to lack of patients afflicted
    5. with alcoholism.
  5. Insanity decreased by 66%.

THE POST-PROHIBITION ERA

Drunkenness increased 350% shortly after Prohibition ceased. Crime immediately spiraled and continued to do so until it is now rampant. Some 50% of all traffic accidents are alcohol related. There are 10 million known alcoholics in America today. Of the known alcoholics, 3.5 million are 14-17 years of age. We often hear about how deadly and harmful drugs are.  One of the most, is not the most deadly drugs is that of alcoholic beverages. Not only is it legalized but the government taxes it in order to increase its revenue. Remember, the Bible says, "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise" (Proverbs 20:1).