He resultingly felt as though he was "chasing" that version of himself and trying to "bridge the gap between this super confident person when" drunk, and his "normal shy self".

[6] Alex Harris of Neon Music described "Dear Alcohol" as "intense, confessional, and deeply personal," adding that it "serves as a reflection of the internal battles many face with addiction and self-worth".

[7] Dax performed "Dear Alcohol" live at the 2022 Canadian Country Music Awards at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta.

The show was broadcast live on Canadian television network Global on September 11, 2022, and his performance was later uploaded to YouTube.

[15] The official music video for the remix featuring Elle King premiered on August 10, 2022, and was filmed in Nashville, Tennessee.