I guess depends on the drug and the problem. Daily use of lots of substances, e.g. alcohol, isn't necessarily a bad thing in itself (though it really can be),

I guess depends on the drug and the problem. Daily use of lots of substances, e.g. alcohol, isn't necessarily a bad thing in itself (though it really can be), but if it's to escape a problem then there's a serious risk there. As the above suggested, the problem also remains unresolved. So yeah, I don't think a person self-medicating on a daily basis is always problematic, but it's never worked out well for me, and it's not something I'd advise. My original point was really that getting out of one's head once in a while can give a fresh perspective on a problem.