Some folks drink as a way to medicate themselves. Alcohol is a drug. It can also interfere with sleep and affect brain development. It's possible to party without drinking--believe me, I have for years. If anybody questions your decision, then tell them it's a personal choice. I also have alcoholics in my family and there's a genetic component to that. It's a miserable life.

True, some people drink and take meds, but it's not a good idea. How depressed are you? Have you ever contemplated doing yourself in? Are there events in your life that you feel are causing you to be depressed? Meds can literally be a lifesaver for some people.