They declared a war on alcohol in 1918 but by 1933 they had realized that it was a mistake and repealed it, yet the WOD, which has it's roots in the racism of the early 20th century 'Rat party, has continued to be the tool of choice for stealing the rights of the people.
The alleged WOD is a growth industry. Cops, prostitutors, lawyers, judges, jailers, probation depts, etc. all have a piece of the action and common sense has nothing to do with it.