"What the "industry" charges for alcohol is in no way subsidized by our tax money- one has nothing to do with the other."

Your words, not hers, Lars.  Her point was that the consequences of alcohol are borne by the tax payers.  And broader society for that matter.  That's demonstrably true.  Should they help pay for the damage that their product causes?  That's the responsible, 'conservative' approach.  

So levy taxes that go specifically to law enforcement, medical services, addiction treatment, and other costs associated with alcohol.