No, We Should Not Ban Alcohol Prohibition was an unsuccessful attempt at banning alcohol. Alcohol, if consumed in moderation and when appropriate, can serve to enhance any celebratory experience. Yes, issues can arise if alcohol is consumed in excess and inappropriately. However, there are numerous things that exist that if not handled with care and/or in moderation could be problematic. Again, prohibition was not successful in banning alcohol, which can serve as an example of how likely another attempt at banning alcohol would most likely be.