Thoughts on building a better alcohol

(Some initial thoughts, pending a deeper exploration) Alcohol is a pretty nasty drug. It causes cancer and birth defects. It has a very small therapeutic index , in that the ratio between an effective dose and a lethal dose is very small, much smaller than e.g. benzodiazepines or most pharmaceuticals. The more you drink, the higher your risk of heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and a variety…