In general terms, what are some of the worst results of humankind’s history with alcoholic beverages? ~

Ask the American Indian.

Native Americans in the United States have historically had extreme difficulty with the use of alcohol. Problems continue among contemporary Native Americans; 12% of the deaths among American Indians and Alaska Natives are alcohol-related. Use of alcohol varies by age, gender and tribe with women, and older women in particular, being least likely to be regular drinkers. This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at April 28, 2019 1:28 PM MDT

people dying cause of driving and drinking

Drunken sailors.  Especially like the captain of the loaded super tanker who ran his ship aground and spilled enough oil to cause all that damage on the coast of Alaska.