One more thing.
We, (my drinking buddies and I) when it was relatively still enjoyable had a word for the feeling of dread and horror the morning after the night before.
THE FEAR!
So, yea the anxiety and depression are definitely worse after drink.
Yes, technically, the drink gets rid of it.
But have you such wealth and household help that you can afford to stay in the bag every waking hour?
That's what you have to do after a certain point.