I've been sober since August 16th 2013. Before that I was smoking weed 3 times a day .. I did it because my life was empty .. I had problems I was running away from and smoking weed was my escape. What helped me was: realizing I needed therapy for mental illness. Let's face it, those addicted to drugs/alcohol often have depression issues .. anxiety. With those issues they're more vulnerable to addiction and soon they may become addicts. After going into therapy I was put on an anti-depressant. You absolutely CAN NOT smoke weed while on these. It can cause serious brain problems such as releasing toxic amounts of serotonin. I quit cold turkey because I didn't have a choice which also made it a lot less difficult. I miss it sometimes sure, that's normal, but no strong urges.