I used to love , l-o-v-e, getting intoxicated, booze was always easiest . Using most all intoxicating substances comes with their own ‘unique’ conditions and circumstances. Intoxication is corrosive mentally, spiritually and physically.
Eschewing self intoxication is possible and necessary to stop the corrosion, the pain of never getting a buzz , ever again , is illusory, there is no actual pain of stopping the corrosion.
Addiction is insidious but can be temporary and finite, it can be ended, kudos to everyone who has Quit.