Amy,

I'm of the opinion that most things, in moderation, are O.K. I used to chew Skoal and pretty much did it from sunrise to sunset, there was no moderation to my usage. That was an addiction that caused me much pain. I also did and do continue to enjoy beer and red wine (Cabernet)in moderation. If I abuse alcohol like I did Tobacco, I'm asking for trouble. A couple of weeks ago I saw an article that moderate consumption of beer is good for you, I'm sure we've all seen studies that say red wine is good for you. The key is moderation. The overwhelming truth is that alcohol has way more negative impacts on individuals and society than positive. As in all things, personal responsibility is the key.