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Past attempts at prohibition, such as Mikhail Gorbachev's efforts in the 1980s to reduce alcohol consumption, serve as cautionary tales. His initiatives faced the fierce backlash of a nation that cherished its drinking culture, leading to economic repercussions and ultimately a total failure. Prohibition is widely seen as ineffective, and there is a desperate need for a more effective solution to the dire circumstances facing the population.