I grew up with an alcoholic as a father. I survived getting stabbed by him during a drunken rage back when I was a teenager. Some people have issues with the substance, sure, but I do not believe that those who do act responsibly should miss out as a result.

I don't drink much of the stuff myself in the real world but I value immersion in the settings I invest in and can easily envision my character drinking alcohol from time to time. I'd like for that to be something more visible within the game itself.

Those who do not want their character to consume any alcohol...need not have them do so.