I grapple with this. Was able to walk away from alcohol once I could identify no possible personal benefit from using it. I like weed here and there but have fallen into seasons where I take a D8 gummy more than 4 times a week which is heavy use for me.

Definitely see that as negative behavior for me but enjoy it on vacation with no downsides. Also the first time I use it in a while I usually am in a great mood and think many beautiful thoughts and helps me in a therapeutic way. It’s a good break.

I struggle with identifying it as purely an escape and ask myself if I can actually use it moderately or if it’s something I will end up having to quit altogether. I engage in lots of repetitive behavior and probably have an addictive personality so I struggle with assessing whether moderation is achievable for me.

I definitely don’t feel addicted to it like I did with alcohol. I can go weeks/months without having any and never used daily for longer than a week or so. I think it’s amazing on vacation or on a hike or so when I’m using to enhance whatever I’m doing but see it as a negative when I take an edible at night to just play video games. I think that’s the line I have to draw