After Prohibition, didn't the number of alcohol users increase? Didn't the number of innocent victims killed by drugged-out drunk freaks increase? Didn't crime increase (including crimes committed while drinking)?
I don't understand your statement. Were you attempting to be sarcastic?
Murders decreased.
Post a reference for this please.
People who never would have consumed alcohol did so during prohibition because of the forbidden fruit syndrome and after it ended, they admitted it and kept up the prctice. An entire nation was dragged down into being confortable committing crimes such as consumption and many other crimes connected with it. It would be a predictable consequence if indeed it happened. I have seen no reliable numbers which indicate that however.
that drinking increased
Again, no reliable numbers have been shown.
Didn't the number of innocent victims killed by drugged-out drunk freaks increase?
As a percentage? Again, cite numbers.
Didn't crime increase (including crimes committed while drinking)?
No. Crime decreased markedly.
users or abusers? After prohibition my grandparents began keeping alcohol in their home for their nightly cocktails before supper.
There's a huge difference between use and abuse, which I'm sure you are aware of.