How many people here indulge in alcohol and other drugs?

[Dear Agony]

I've drank alcohol in one single night that would kill a horse, but I've never been addicted to it. I guess that would change if I indulged in it everyday. I also abused my prescribed benzos for a year, and I can say I pretty much remember nothing from that time lol, but I certainly felt better than now. It's weird, because I really appreciate myself while sober; because I can make hard decisions. I guess I would lose that if I were to over indulge in any drug. I do have some curiosities though and have thoughts about trying pretty much any drug. I think the only drugs I wouldn't try are psychedelics, because I'm scared of what my mind would come up with in terms of hallucinations.
And of course, I'm addicted to nicotine/cigarettes, half a pack a day, so that counts lol

 

[TheUnkn0wn]

Things went opposite for me in terms of drugs/alcohol consumption.

I've smoked weed for over 10 years and when I started hitting serious lows back in April I was no longer able to handle the high. Paranoia and extreme anxiety started setting in no matter how much I dose.

I was never much of a drinker (maybe 5 drinks a year) previously, however now I find myself drinking a tall boy a day if not every other day. It's not much, but it's a big difference for me. I find I cope better and loosen up quite a bit.

 

[FohPah]

Mostly binge drinking. Although I started taking weed about a month ago and it's really helping me not want alcohol so much. When I'm high, I'm content not to drink, and when I do, I don't feel the need for more than the equivalent of 3 or 4 shots. I used to drink like 10 in one night. I also used to get intense cravings for alcohol -- which would get stronger with each day of not drinking -- but weed lessens those cravings.

 

[BluesRunTheGame]

Mostly binge drinking.

This.

 

[BloodyNobody]

younger i used to drink a hell of a lot to the point i would work while drunk lol, done a ton of drugs too but mainly just stick to street xanax now, cant handle the comedowns anymore and alcohol doesnt make me feel good in the slightest. bender days are gone and im only 21 lol

younger i used to drink a hell of a lot to the point i would work while drunk lol, done a ton of drugs too but mainly just stick to street xanax now, cant handle the comedowns anymore and alcohol doesnt make me feel good in the slightest. bender days are gone and im only 21 lol

oh and weed, i smoke 24/7 i forget its a drug