[Appalled but Not Surprised]

As for tobacco, stare decisis--it's been part of our culture for 500 years; we're stuck with it. But I don't smoke.

Alcohol? You won't buy this answer but here it is: My Lord and Savior made some for his first miracle; it can't be more evil than good.

[philman_36]

My Lord and Savior made some for his first miracle; it can't be more evil than good.
In the Biblical aspect...G_d created every seed bearing plant. Are you saying that He created evil when He created the marijuana plant?
Using your wine analogy then, if He created it then it can't be more evil than good.