I have nearly 3 years of sobriety after 30 years of drinking. I do not hesitate to use toothpaste, mouthwash, or medications for the purpose they were intended. Use does not automatically equal abuse. I have had a guest in my home who drank a bottle of mouthwash. He was in need of help and should have been under the care of a professional. He was indeed very sick. Alcohol in food is not worth worrying about. Most of it cooks out and we would get sick from too much food before getting drunk. I do not consume alcoholic beverages or anything meant to be intoxicating. Alcohol does lower our inhibitions and can lead to problems. This is a fact. We have been taught a self-fulfilling prophesy, Any alcohol will lead us back to where we were. Believe it and it will come true. We can use some products correctly to improve our quality of life if we accept responsibility and behave like adults.