Having spent a bit of my life struggling with a variety of addictions, etoh got its hooks in me more than anything. Sober for quite sometime now, thankfully.
I know it’s different for everyone but a few sober guys I knew started the “enhanced “ path in the gym and ended up using/abusing substances again. Something about the illicit nature of gear can create an environment of dishonesty which is contrary to the AA doctrine.
Not suggesting this happens for everyone but lies and hiding are not the best path to recovery. Everyone has their own deal but something to consider.