People spend tons and tons of money on something just to feel different for the day/night. But once the next day comes around, reality strikes back and we are left feeling crappy, aka a hangover. Even worse, society pushes through advertising on how "great" it is through luxurious marketing. When really, there is nothing about it that makes it awesome. This is only my honest opinion on this commodity. I respect everyone's opinion as each individual is different in their own unique way. It was always something I thought recently after being awakened to the world at large.
If this seems like a doomer post, I offer my sincere apologies as that was never my intention!
I think there may be more to your comment regarding how enthusiastically alcohol is pushed on us via marketing, lobbying, social norms and the culture revolving around it. Something about that never sat right with me and I enjoy a drink every now and then but I do not like even being buzzed.
It's also very interesting to watch what is going on with the legalization of cannabis across the country and what its relationship looks like from the above angles when compared to alcohol.
It's also important to know the history of the plant and why it carries the reputation it does today: https://cannabislifenetwork.com/breaking-cannabis-stigma/
Not to derail any further, but the evolving relationship between the two 'acceptable' perception-altering substances may yet reveal even more of what we suspect regarding a cabal that will provide any means we'll willingly accept to kill us en masse, even if it takes generations.