** hugs galore, LvS19 **

I have an addictive personality. I tried drugs during the sixties in my college days. I was aware that I "enjoyed" alcohol, but drugs were way over alcohol for me. When I discovered mescaline I realized this was something could I lose my life to, I was so strongly hooked to it on the first use ... like an electromagnet to an iron gate. I never used it or any other drug again. Illegal drug, that is.

Addictive is a relative term. Alcohol seemed safe, compared to mescaline. But I was addicted, just took me longer to discover it.

Over the years I've been addicted to Coke, a brand of lip protector, and a nasal spray--among other things. Ive been 25% overweight, so I guess I was food-addicted, though no one ever labelled me that.

I've never known any way to deal with the problem except one addiction at a time.

Kindachaotic is right. It can be done. Go for it!