American Temperance Union
American Temperance Union
The temperance movement was formed to encourage moderation in drinking alcoholic beverages. It emerged in the early 19th century, advocating for reduced alcohol consumption and promoting sobriety for health and social reasons. Organizations like the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) played a significant role in this movement, which ultimately contributed to the Prohibition era in the United States.
Drinking vodka (or other alcoholic beverages) regularly in moderation reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases by about 40%.
outlawed the making or drinking of alcoholic beverages
Although drinking wine and other alcoholic beverages in moderation is good for health and long life, it is not recommended for gout.
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Early on, the main goal of the Temperance Movement was moderation in the consumption of alcoholic beverages. As the movement grew, the goal shifted to voluntary abstinence, then to prohibition of the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages.
Drinking palm wine in moderation is associated with better health and greater longevity than is abstaining from it or abusing it. The primary beneficial effect from drinking alcoholic beverages is from the alcohol they contain.
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"Blue laws" were formed, limiting the days of the week, as well as times of the day during which alcohol could be purchased. One group that formed to moderate the drinking of alcoholic beverages was the Temperance Society. Prohibition was passed in 1918, in an effort to moderate the drinking of alcoholic beverages, by making it illegal to do so.
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