Why did they go with a constitutional amendment to prohibit alcohol rather than just pass laws like with the prohibition of other drugs?

by StephenMiller-virgin

Can never seem to get an answer on this. Would owe a reddit life debt to anyone who finally does provide one.

Also I already know the history of drug prohibition in this country. I'm a certified substance abuse counselor and addiction therapist. I'm well versed in all of that so you don't need to get into those details. It's just specifically why the prohibition of alcohol was handled so differently that I never seem to be able to get straight forward info on.

I really appreciate it.

velders01

That's an intriguing question, but one I think has been adequately covered in this thread:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/14yrox/why_did_prohibition_require_an_amendment_while/