I think there is a difference between being a narcissist, and the alcoholic mindset. Narcissists are basically egomaniacs that think they are the greatest person to walk the earth, where alcoholism is an almost uncontrollable addiction. In the alcoholic mind, booze is most important thing in life, and everything else takes a back seat. Many alcoholics actually feel completely hopeless, that they are worthless, and that the alcohol is the only thing that can get them through life.