How is alcohol legal?

Apart from the obvious attempt with prohibition, im wondering beyond the surface level. Is it purely just because we wouldnt be able to regulate it and it makes a lot of money?

If i had just described it as “substance that makes u feel like you’re spinning and gonna throw up. Too much of it could kill you. You cant operate a car or use it while you’re pregnant.” Doesnt this sound like something that should be illegal? Just thinking