I think alcohol has inherently more detrimental effects than beneficial ones...
"Beer is proof that God loves us, and wants us to be happy."
The man was Benjamin Franklin.
Say what you wish about alcohol, even many of the "lower" animals use it. Freely and without remorse.
I have no argument with those who choose to abstain, but I do draw a line when it comes to "WCTU" types. They sound like muslims when they get to pontificating on the evils of the "demon drink".