Yes, when we are resentful, our mental faculty can't think sanely. All we are focused is on the relief. And booze gives that. But unfortunately our body wants more and more. Thats the vicious cycle. In the midst of working the resentment there is a statement- "When the spiritual malady is overcome, we straighten out mentally and physically". So when we are not resentful we have a clear idea who we are, we know alcohol will not help and what it would do to us. There we will be no need to take a drink. Thats a great promise.