For me, absolutely yes.

In some ways, I can take alcohol or leave it. I didn't need to drink every day. But, when I did drink, I'd go on benders. Around midnight, I'd take over the music and then when everyone was gone, I was politely asked to leave. I was just getting warmed up around 3 AM.

I don't drink anymore - it was becoming an obvious problem and it was interfering with me staying centered. After I would drink, it seemed I would have a much harder downside depression than I would if I simply lived a more healthy lifestyle.