Rather than being an escape I think drinking binds you even more tightly into a bad situation space. You're not working for a solution or for change...you're simply trying to alleviate the status quo.
at most it's temporary relief which then makes you despair more, feel more shame/anger. self pity, and to feel physically bad...all of which leads you to drink more...
there's no way out there.
Why can't you see a Dr?