[American_Centurion]

Yes intoxicating substances do intoxicate but there are acceptable levels of use:

1. Health- one serving alcohol daily has been shown to have positive health effects, be it wine, beer, or distilled spirits.

2. Medicinal- Some people may have conditions in which some measure of alcohol periodically can relieve them of unpleasant symptoms. Most commonly, in place of common cough syrup, a small sip of whiskey or some liqueurs periodically, may relieve a sore throat or cough.

3. Social- Having a glass or two of wine with dinner or a cocktail with friends after work would define social drinking. For longer periods, one may limit their intake per hour and remain unaffected by alcohol.

Limiting intake is difficult for some, impossible for others. Those folks fall into the category of abuse. Which ranges from infrequent drinking to excess to alcoholism.

[Hemingway's Ghost]

So, let me get this straight: one can use the intoxicating substance alcohol socially without abusing it, but not the intoxicating substance marijuana?