If you've got the few days to take off then it might help but at the same time if you are at home with nothing to do the beast will be at you. My favorite time to use was when I was alone and could just enjoy the high. Being busy will keep the beast at bay for a while. On the other hand I was high a great deal at work so it was natural to want some pills while on the road. Hell, I guess I was just high all the time so maybe it doesn't matter but I do know that sitting alone feeling bad and knowing that a pill or two would take it all away......