Is it true that empaths can't drink because the alcohol creates a path for spirits to come in?

I was sitting in a restaurant with my guy friend and I know him very well. After a few small cups of saki, the little boy in him hopped over to me and I felt this impending sadness. I still can't shake this off. What am I suppose to do? Am I here to give him a message? I already did. I told him "his child" is hurting and he needs to give him validation. This is weird. Never noticed this before.