I hope you don't choose that route, arachnophobia. Folks who are addicted to one substance often have addictive personalities. Any substance just masks the feelings you're having...The feelings/problems you're experiencing now will still be there when you come down. At that point, it can become a vicious cycle . You've done so well putting the alcohol aside, so I'd hate to see you go down another troublesome path.

I can sympathize with feeling down, by the way. I know, however, that I can't afford to use non-prescription drugs to relieve my problems. It seems that you understand that, too, but are having cravings. I hope you can fight them.