Author: Romeo

Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:01 am

Hey sweet, you asked "if I’m not abusing a substance, what am I?" As far as I’m concerned, you’re clean and in recovery. I do not agree with NA’s stance on eliminating ALL mood altering substances, I do agree with eliminating all mood altering substances that you would abuse, though.

For me, alcohol is a drug that I will never be able to mis-use for any length of time. I’ve drank a few times since being off of Suboxone, but they’re all one time deals. I don’t really "enjoy" alcohol, but I will drink from time to time. Truthfully, I drink about twice a year. I drink during the superbowl party I go to and during the Hallowe’en party I go to, that’s it. My point is, if you’re not abusing one of these mind altering substances, then you’re fine, IMO. Unfortunately, I’m not able to enjoy the occasional puff, I’d start using weed again daily in no time at all, same with blow and opiates…..I just can’t do those.

As for redefining who you are, as it pertains to your sleep meds or your cocktails or the occasional weed use, I wouldn’t sweat it if I were you. If you’re not abusing them, who gives a shit, right?

I would be careful with your pill popper friends, heroin is so similar to pain pills that I would steer clear of that crap as best as I could.