This is one of my favorite questions to ask myself. Here are my answers...
Positives:
Outgoing socially. I've never really need the booze to be outgoing, but when I'm buzzed: I'm positive genius.
Creativity. After six or 10 beers, I experience melodies, harmonies, and chord progressions run through my head without trying. I couldn't dream this **** up when I'm sober. I've also written quite a few reports at work, and even drafted legislation, while buzzed. It's inspirational; if it wasn't, we wouldn't drink, right? It's the aftermath that is hell.
Negatives:
Faint. Hungover. Constantly.
Perpetual malaise. Naps are insatiable. I drink: I sleep. I'm not a "sleeper." It's nonproductive.
Diet. I don't eat when I drink. I have to eat to survive. Beer doesn't cut it.
All in all, the positives do NOT outweigh the negatives.