I agree with ozsandy ^.
I know I drank to numb my own depression... after a few drinks the depression went away, I was happy. Temporary... soon the disadvantages outweighed the advantages.
I have also been told by obese people that they are extremely self-conscious about their weight until they have a few drinks, and they're happy.
Alcohol greatly reduces a person's feelings and inhibitions, but it's just a dangerous temporary non-solution.