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  1. With old age comes the urge to share what one has learned through experience, whether anyone is likely to benefit from it or not. So:

    #gratuitousadvice Number 1:

    Downers (alcohol, gabapentin, opioids, xanax...)

    - All downers are habit-forming. All of them.

    - Quitting any downer will be accompanied by several days of relevant misery. Be ready for that.

    - But then you're done with it. Bear this in mind.

    Bottom line: Plan to discontinue at a time that best suits the rest of your schedule.