Everyone is different. I take it less recreationally and more therapeutically. I have issues with arthritis and take it daily because it helps me get out of bed. Since it's an opioid, it does have addiction potential, especially if you start using it with a tolerance and dependency on opioids. I find, well, found it to be extremely helpful. I've been through withdrawal before and for me it's debilitating. I'm pretty scared, tbh.