Yes, a lot of the people on the forum have substance abuse issues. I used to drink alcohol every night from the time I was 17 until 20. Then stopped for several years and started back up for another year or two.

Then I was in a car accident and got addicted to Demerol. I stole bottle of it and almost overdosed.

It's hard to get Demerol so I just delt with it. The alcohol urges usually only come on around my trauma anniversary.

I do take narcotics but only if I have to. I think you just have to decide that you only take them when needed instead of everyday.

Peace
Tammy