Is alcohol ever a good method for helping deal with depression?

No.: Alcohol is itself considered to be a depressant due to its effects on the brain. It is never considered a good treatment for depression. Anyone who feels depressed should be evaluated by their primary care physician or psychiatrist to be diagnosed and treated properly.

NEVER!!: No way alcohol is a depressant and will make the depression worse and then you will have depression and an alcohol problem. See your physician. Lots of great treatments for depression.