A few points taken from that site:
• Alcohol use is the principal cause of depression, so if you use alcohol to not feel depressed, you're taking the wrong medicine.
• Alcohol use can help overcome fear and anxiety, but normal fear and anxiety are necessary to keep us from doing things that will make us unhappy later, such as reckless sex or mindless spending.
• Alcohol at bedtime can help you fall asleep but results in restless sleep that leaves you tired in the morning.
• Over time, you need more and more alcohol to get any of the supposed benefits from it, leading to a downward spiral.
• When you stop drinking, it takes time for your brain to adjust to not having alcohol.
If you want to stop drinking but find that difficult, the site offers online help based on "cognitive behavioral therapy", a modern approach to psychology based on developing awareness of your situation and using exercises to change your habits. There's a free introductory course but a fee if you continue.
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