She also told me some very strange things about her personal opiate addiction. Like her addiction did basically the opposite of what it does to most users. It made her into an excellent student and more productive person. Which makes me suspect that she had more of a mood disorder than any sort of pain. I just think it is good to think about exactly what people are using the drugs/alcohol specifically for. I know that I use alcohol for anxiety, and the general desire not to think too much.