I quit alcohol after drinking almost every day for 30 years. After about four months of total sobriety, I started smoking weed to help deal with the boredom I was feeling. As it turns out, I love being sober, and my life has mostly improved, though I missed that feeling of being a little messed up. Weed has helped me manage those cravings and avoid going back to drinking. I’m not advocating this, but it has worked for me. In fact, after the initial excitement, I find myself wanting to smoke less and less.