Well, for all it's worth...the question is really a walk in fantasy (for me). My experience speaks loudly that there will always be a consequence no matter how we phrase it. We can call the consequence being shut off from the spirit or shutting off our feelings (some view these the same), they're all consequences that came with using.
Reality tells me that I'll get what I always got before if I use. And I'm thankful for the wisdom to know the difference. The disease of addiction is progressive, incurable and fatal...whatever drug I use will lead to physical and mental destruction. It won't be the drug that gets me, it'll be the disease of addiction.