Alcoholics go to meetings. I'm just a drunk, among a few other bad habits, LOL. Intelligent people are actually more likely to fall victim to substance abuse, not because of any emotional problems, but because it's there to explore. Drugs and alcohol should be used for fun, not for an escape, because it really doesn't help for that. If you feel lonely, get away from your keyboard and get outside!!! If you're overly shy, then have a drink first. I actually have the opposite problem as you, I want to be left alone because I hardly get time to myself. My dream vacation right now is to have a week to myself and do absolutely nothing, with nobody.