For some people that's definitely true, placebo is a real thing after all. But it's not like that with everyone, and even if "booze is booze is booze" is true,

For some people that's definitely true, placebo is a real thing after all. But it's not like that with everyone, and even if "booze is booze is booze" is true, just like with cannabis, there is more stuff in the drinks than just alcohol, that might also change the effect you get from drinking.