The thing that Scientology has done for me is getting me out of bed and out of the house. I would spend hours in bed during the day, because I work nights. It got me learning and reading with a new eye and a way of looking up every word I did not understand (L. Ron Hubbard's study guide at the beginning of his books makes you want to try and live life in a better way.) I have not had the urge to drink and I don't feel the need to hide from real life.