The vague origin of alcohol was derived by the Chinese during the late seventh century AD. This sadistic liquid chemical rapidly spread a cross the western countries like a plague. Prohibition of Alcohol during the 1920's the "noble experiment" was undertaken to reduce "crime and corruption solve social problems, reduce the tax burden created by prisons and poorhouses, and improve health and hygiene in America" (http://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa-157.html). The results from this experiment clearly show that it failed. Although during the beginning of prohibition consumption of alcohol fell, however it later increased. The problem with prohibition did the adverse affect on our society crime increased and became "organized"; the court and prison systems were stretched to the breaking point; corruption of public officials was rampant; and removed a large source of tax revenue and greatly increased government spending. Not only does alcohol have an effect on a macro level, but also......
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