your *issues* don't change when you face them sober. BUT, it is much easier to deal with whatever comes along when your head is clear, you are less depressed and have less anxiety. Sobriety brings a certain peace of mind, no matter what method you use to achieve it.
There was a person on the boards who felt tremendously accomplished because she NOW had the capacity to balance her checkbood, something she had never done when drinking every night. not to mention the other benefits like more cash and better physical appearance, more natural energy.