I have been sober for almost 5 months off weed, but throughout that time i relapsed with nicotine once and alcohol many times but i used the excuse that “it wasn’t what i had a problem with” and i often want to try different drugs because i feel as if i can excuse it because it isn’t what i had an initial issue with. Will these thoughts ever go away?
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@addifrl Welcome to TS, Trying different substances will ends up with same problem.
I have similar situation when i stop drinking i thought weed will not make much problem but finally i used to get weed + alcohol everyday.
Give life a try without any mind altering substances.
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Sobriety is more than just putting down the drink and drugs. These thoughts will most likely continue unless you work on the recovery and become completely sober. For me this was
AA, this forum, and therapy.
Your ability to get rid of those thoughts will be determined by your willingness to engage in recovery
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Welcome @addifrl!
Sorry I’m late to replying but I hope you come back to the forum and engage more.
The substance doesn’t matter. It’s why I pick up whatever it is that does. I never had an issue with food but in my early days of sobriety, I found myself eating unhealthy to sooth uncomfortable feelings and stress. At first, I brushed it off because it wasn’t as bad as turning to drugs or alcohol. In working my recovery program, I learned I had to address the “why’s”. Thankfully, I have new healthy coping skills and avoided trading addictions.
I encourage you to find a suitable recovery program and work on the underlying issues. Alcohol may not be an issue today, but believe me it will become an issue if you don’t get to the root causes of your weed use.
Wishing you the best on your journey! 
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