When my late husband's alcoholism became out of control my doctor prescribed Xanax which I took at bedtime because I wasn't sleeping. It worked well and I kept on it until one month before he died from cancer, alcoholism, obesity, eating disorders, and other issues. I decreased the dose by taking it every other night, then every second night etc. I had no side effects at all and was fine during and after the funeral. I have never had problems going off opioids after surgery for pain and do not use over the counter meds at all for pain or anything else.
I suspect that dark chocolate is addicting to me, however. I can't explain it but am a self confident person despite challenging lifestyle at times.