This is a problem that tends to get worse over time, rather than better. There are people who do develop a serious alcohol problem from the get go, early in life. Sounds to me that it would be a good idea for you to try abstinence and take steps to get the depression sorted.
I see many people who say 'It's too early for me to stop drinking now, I'm not bad enough yet.' They're probably the ones who years later are saying 'It's too late now, I'm too far gone.' Neither statement is true, but it's the way that many of us end up suffering more than we have to.