What sort of health issue is alcohol use?

A serious one: Excessive alcohol use leads to a large number of health problems particularly damage to the liver/ cirrhosis, but also can increase cancer risk etc. In moderation however, especially small amounts of wine there may be mild health benefits.

Alcohol use: Most people use alcohol responsibly. It acts as a mild anxiolytic, reducing the symptoms of stress. However, one in thirteen people, is addicted, about 14 million americans. The amount of damage from this group, deaths and injuries for auto accidents, work related accidents, is in the billions yearly. Responsible use unfortunately become life threatening addiction in too many - why start?