Let's not kid ourselves, alcohol is a very potent drug too, albeit a legal one. And if you are having trouble with other mind-altering substances, I would definitely stay away from alcohol. Your addictive mind will tell you, oh don't worry, a couple now and then won't hurt, but then a couple will become more and before you know it, presto! you're addicted to another drug.

This is all personal experience...when alcohol wasn't enough for me, I tried coke. When coke wasn't enough, there were pills. Really the best thing is to nip this in the bud. And I don't know any alcoholics or other drug abusers who are able to just occasionally partake of drugs, either it's whole hog or nothing. All addiction is is your mind telling you that it's okay to pollute your body if it feels good; and your addictive mind conveniently forgets all the ugliness that accompanied your drugging. That's the nature of addiction and you would be wise to recognize that your addiction is still trying to get at you, through any means possible. Just stay away from all of it if you can. Good luck.