I am far happier sober than drinking and drugging.
To me the pink cloud was like another drug, another high. It felt artificial. It kinda was. Afterwards I crashed hard just like a drug. A few weeks of depression.
I rode it out. Just didn't do much. I've lived through enough mood swings in my life to realize that they're temporary.
What followed is a whole other state of being. Quiet contentment. Subtle confidence. A belief in myself and healthy self love.
I wouldn't trade this for a drink. No freaking way.