You know alcohol will be targeted again sometime down the road. Alcohol doesn't burden the healthcare industry like smoking does, but it can be much more destructive. Alcohol abuse contributes to domestic violence, traffic deaths, personal heartaches and broken families.
I drink socially and quit smoking 8 years ago. Not being a prude, just observing the obvious discrepancy.
Alcohol abuse costs us plenty. In the end people have to use their common sense to control themselves. Unfortunately when you drink your judgement is impaired. I know mine is!
Alcohol also tempts people to smoke something terrible. How many people do you know who only smoke when they drink?