You really hit the nail on the head, talking about how it charades as a confidence booster. I promise all of you who feel more confident on alcohol can tap into that confidence via other methods, because it lies within you, not within the booze. Once tricked into believing it's the only way to evoke that hidden confidence, you have backed yourself into a corner. Give it a rest some nights... try being the you that you enjoy on alcohol with out the alcohol. It's always been you. (: