Thanks for the replies. There's some new ideas there in the mix. And great answers too. Never tried catnip but have heard of skullcap being a little stronger than chamomile but similar in its effects. I guess anything (safe) that helps induce relaxation and repair the brain is good for recovery. With things like these you would just want to be certain, and aware of any potential risks where there is little to none previous knowledge of the matter at hand.
Like the same with with non-alcoholic drinks (that actually have quite a lot of alcohol in them), namely those benzos I once tried them during a previous recovery job and they sent me back to the pit. It is therefore understandable to be a little cautious like me about the chemicals and substances, natural form or not.
I did some online research but didn't find a clear answer regarding addictions and its use, although it is listed as a therapeutic herbal remedy namely for alcohol addiction recovery. Oh well...
Thanks for the replies.