Exactly, you are so correct when you say "I'm in control of the substance, rather than the other way around". The shift toward using it for replacement of man-made chemicals is key. I used to take headache pills to make me 'feel better'. Use to be a drunk too (4 years 4months not a drop of alcohol). Thanks to cannabis my addiction issues are under control. Currently use dabbing, edibles and flower in a combination. My daily intake is probably around 100-250mgTHC. Some days less some days more.