Quote Originally Posted by Thizz All Day
We have millions of years of evolution behind us, I think we are capable enough by now to helping ourselves... Atleast after a couple years. If you can't then well, you shouldn't survive. Thats how the rest of the world works.

Obviously this guy has an addictive personality, nothing wrong with that, we all have those traits but replacing 1 addiction with another isn't going to solve shit. A complete lifestyle change is needed if you ever want to see a real positive direction in life.
I disagree partly. I agree that another "addiction" is not necessary but there is a fine line between an addiction and a habit. This could be anything from exercise, to walks in nature, to playing video games, so long as it is not harmful to the OP.

My advice to the OP would be to look back to what you used to do before opiates came into your life. Do not look at your addiction as a mistake that you have to avoid making again, but rather a lesson that you have learnt about life. Think about the positives you may have gained from opiates, and think about how your new mindset can help you in the future. Prior to your opiate use I would assume you never thought you would have to fight addiction, and so I feel you have took on a challenge and emerged triumphant, congratulations. The best way to look at your situation is that you have already learnt everything opiates could teach you, and so you have no need for them any more, now you must seek new things to learn from. Maybe you should pursue an interest in spirituality? Or learn about a subject that has always interested you?

Find something that you have always been meaning to do but have constantly put off, and I'm sure it'll be very rewarding. Even if it is just playing through a series of games, or writing a short book that no-one will ever read, whatever it is will be meaningful to you and will help move you forward to a bright future.

Cannabis can help you but I feel you should not rely too much on it. It should be used as a medicine and not a replacement for opiates. Find as many distractions and hobbies as you can to fill your day, and the key is to realise that relapses happen because people feel they "haven't finished" with opiates or whatever their substance of choice was - but it is my opinion that the biggest lesson that opiates teach us is just how strong we can be, and you have already learnt that. Just spend time enjoying life and you'll soon look back on the past as just another experience that helped shape who you are today

Peace.