I got rid of the physical craving by taking **Naltrexone** before I drink. But I still enjoy the taste and buzz of beer and was drawn to drinking as a good way to pass the time: nights are long and the Internet offers only so many distractions But if all I had was wine or hard stuff I would not drink. Then on a whim I tried micro dosing magic mushrooms, mostly because I heard it's helpful with depression which is an issue sometimes. To my complete surprise the urge to have a beer went away immediately. I mean I could have one but <meh> why bother, you know? But it's early yet so who knows if it's a result of the psilocybin. I come from a long line of proud drunks and have the ability to drink until I pass out and then get up the next day without any hangover or other set backs. I exercise and eat well and my annual physical exam always comes back great. But I'm not stupid enough to think that I'm bulletproof. Not to mention the stress it puts on my marriage. The day that I take my last drink will be a good day. Note: For anyone interested in beating an addiction **Naltrexone** is a tested, well understood treatment. It works by blocking the dopamine receptors which are the physical drivers behind addiction. Unfortunately the medical establishment completely refuses to get behind the drug despite the research and results. If you do manage to find a doctor to prescribe it (or one of the other names it goes under) then they will inevitably specify for it to be taken daily. This shows the complete lack of understanding of the drug. You only have to take it an hour or so you participate in your addictive behavior, whether it be drinking or heroin or gambling or whatever. Since you will no longer get the 'rush' from the behavior the brain learns over time to stop craving that behavior. What's more the drug stays active in your system for about 72 hours so you only actually need to take it as often as every 3 days, possibly less often depending on how often you go in between feeding your addiction. You know how amazing that first sip of beer is? Since starting Naltrexone I not longer get that. The first sip now has exactly the same impact as the 10th sip or the 50th. This is the result of blocking the dopamine receptors. It only treats the physical addiction though, so any emotional issues behind the addiction still need to be addressed. But having that monkey off your back is a huge deal just in itself. Long story short: if you're struggling give Naltrexone serious thought. Google *The Sinclair Method* for more information.