Alcohol Prohibition
Jail occupancy declined significantly during prohibition as alcohol-related incidents decreased. Domestic violence rates were substantially reduced when alcohol was unavailable. Mental institution occupancy rates fell to 8% during the peri…
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Jail occupancy declined significantly during prohibition as alcohol-related incidents decreased. Domestic violence rates were substantially reduced when alcohol was unavailable. Mental institution occupancy rates fell to 8% during the period when alcohol was prohibited in America. Public health improvements during prohibition were consistent across jurisdictions that adopted the policy, though some states implemented it later than others.