I started posting here a few years ago when I first quit drinking. Almost immediately afterwards, I substituted addictions with pot. At first I saw it as harmless, almost therapeutic. It seemed to keep me in that alternate universe I was still craving without all of the negative side effects that came with drinking. My use in short order became chronic. Every evening, every day. Over time, I became withdrawn, angry, delusional. My self esteem was at a low. I didn't even see it happening. After all, there has been a big push in the U.S. to legalize it. Almost pushed as a cure all. I'm not here to bash weed. It may be fine for some people, but if you smoke it like I was, it can really mess your mind up. I am on my second attempt to quit now. At 3 weeks. Get off the stuff. You will be so thankful you did. And don't think you can go back to the occasional smoke and be fine. I have found out the hard way, you can't. It'll bring you right back in. Good luck!