Absolutely. There are some powerful phrases that can help: I used to In the past Up until now

Disclosure: I was in this study. For a brief period, I also used edibles instead of alcohol. I quite those too. Alcohol and THC both work on the same dopamine pathway. Many addictions involve dopamine. I realized I was substituting one for another. THC may be "safer" or "healthier" than alcohol but it also has risks of addiction. I am not saying it is bad or wrong. That is for the individual to decide. I had to ask myself why I was using something? And I was using it to numb myself. I also have friends who use THC edibles and believe the impact they have on their mood has turned them into better parents. That is great for them. It is worth some introspection.

Disclosure: I was in this study. I do not view psilocybin as a substitute for alcohol. My relationship to the two is very different. Alcohol was a tool to numb and avoid pain and difficult emotions. Psilocybin became a tool for self-discovery, healing, gaining a different perspective and ultimately breaking a terrible habit. I have not had a single drink since my first session. It was life changing. I am not suggesting this is without risks. Medicine is about potential benefits and potential risks. For me, this was one of the best experiences of my life. This is a tool. It could have the potential to improve millions of lives. But of course there are risks associated with it.

Disclosure: I was in this study. What precipitated it does matter. It is usually shame or trauma. The psilocybin sessions help address those and change perspectives. They can change the story someone tells about their past. They can help to break old habits and establish new ones. Logic and discussion were part of the experience. This was not medication in isolation. It was combined with therapy before and during and after. I agree - this is a potential tool in the toolbox. For me it was life changing. I have not had a single drink since my first session.