I can't speak about Lexapro. But I do have a few comments about alcohol. Alcohol is a depressant. You don't need any other help to be depressed. If you are an alcoholic, get help to quit. Otherwise, take each day at a time. Be happy when you get through a day without a drink. When you drink, keep it to 1 or 2 - stretch them out. Learn how to have fun without alcohol. Good luck. BTW - I just quit after 7-8 years of drinking. It was getting out of control for me.