[refurb]

I mean, frying foods creates acrylamide, which is a known carcinogen. Eating seafood exposes you to mercury. Sun exposure damages DNA.

Yes, alcohol is harmful, but in moderation, the harm is not that different than other toxins people are exposed to.

[cantSpellSober]

So we choose low-mercury fish and wear sunscreen. The harm is different depending on toxin (mercury vs ethanol for ex).