How did people who wanted alcohol work around this law?

During Prohibition in the United States (1920-1933), people seeking alcohol often turned to illegal means such as speakeasies—secret bars that served alcoholic drinks. Bootlegging became widespread, with individuals and organized crime networks smuggling alcohol from Canada or producing it illegally at home. Additionally, some consumers purchased medicinal alcohol through prescriptions, exploiting loopholes in the law. These methods helped maintain a thriving underground market for alcohol despite its legal prohibition.