It's hard to see where you're coming from for me. I have an almost anti-addictive personality. I enjoy very strong black coffee, organic cigarettes, the occasional drink, but I don't feel as though I NEED any of them. I even average a couple cups of yerba mate a day. However, I have always been able to stop when I want with no ill effects, sometimes for weeks at a time.
The plants can be powerful allies and friends, but they are NOT teachers.... imo. Friends, unfortunately, can turn on you. These friends can definitely suck you into spending all your time with them, introducing them to other friends (non-plants), and taking over your health/well being.
My suggestions: Cold-turkey quit all substances in questions for an entire month. See how you feel, if you feel more fulfilled and healthier, then keep it that way. If you feel like you might need a little help, drink a couple cups of strong mate in a row. Then you can more appreciate the effects. If you use them everyday, the effects will diminish, and you will never have the same experience as the first time after abstaining, which has helped to keep me from over-using each substance.
Hope this helps!
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