It varies from person to person. Like benzos are a cleaner (effect wise) and more euphoric and intense version of alcohol, lyrica is a less potent version of what benzos are compared to alcohol. If you like benzos you'll like lyrica, and if you like booze you'll like both. They all work on the same receptors but lyrica isn't the best for recreation considering how expensive it is, how variable it is and how much you need for it. Does have a lot less addictive potential though.