>>11790567 lb
Not only did your ancestors love getting buzzed like mad, especially in the colonial era and especially the medieval era and sooner, they tripped balls regularly.
Beyond that, they smoked a lot of cannabis and used plenty of other ceremonial herbs and such.
Hell, they used to spike their water supply with booze to be sure it wasn't contaminated. Before that, they'd just drink wine all of the time.
Whatever romanticized perspective you have of history is buffoonery.