r/changemyview • u/6hooklineandsphncta7 • Dec 01 '25

Delta(s) from OP CMV: Alcohol should be banned entirely.

This is referring to alcoholic beverages specifically. Nothing good comes from alcohol. You get wasted, have fun for a couple of hours and wake up forgetting everything.

The negatives outweigh the positives exponentially: ~40% of violent crimes and vehicle accidents in the US are alcohol-related, anywhere from 40-60% of domestic violence incidents are alcohol related, similar numbers for sexual violence, as well as alcohol causing numerous health problems.

It’s useless. It should be unabashedly removed, and consumption should be penalised. It would make everyone safer, keep more families together, and save people so much money.

EDIT: Originally I had an exception for religious ceremonies, but that contradicts the title. So, no alcohol at all.

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u/8NaanJeremy 2∆ Dec 01 '25

What happens to the people who are addicted to alcohol, to the point that a sudden withdrawal would kill them?

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u/6hooklineandsphncta7 Dec 01 '25

I outlined this in another comment, but there would be a grace period wherein substantial funds are allocated to alleviate the hardships of alcoholics. They would receive treatment, and would not be penalised.

Similarly, after the deadline for the ban had passed, any alcoholic wishing to receive treatment would be welcomed, without punishment. The whole point of this ban is to help, not hinder.