2006-06-07 09:46:25 · 35 answers · asked by gstewart208 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
No, I know people who have quit smoking, alcohol etc. but they still get cravings.
2006-06-14 19:31:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, yes. Addiction is a very complicated thing. One may overcome one addiction and trade it in for another, hopefully, less harmful. I believe there are many who have an addiction problem more so than others. In any case, working on any addiction is a life-long effort. I have seen people stop an addiction but it always kind of stays there ready if you choose or weaken.
2006-06-21 09:00:02 · answer #2 · answered by catbheard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, many.
A few have stopped immediately on their own or via a religious experience.
Most have been help from one of the many Anonymous programs. Even though many have not used drugs or alcohol for 20+ years they still attend AA or NA meetings though
If YOU have an issue with an addiction, there is help. Get it now, because if you wait the untreated addiction always gets worse over time. One thing to remember. YOU CAN stop any addictive behavior. YOU are not unique.
Wishing you all the best!
2006-06-07 09:58:59 · answer #3 · answered by rob c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can truly overcome an addiction. You need to learn how to change your habits and control your addiction. I know an alcoholic that has been dry for over 25 years. All it took was one beer and it all started again.
2006-06-16 09:13:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i do, my cousin overcame a heroin addiction. it took a long time and a lot of effort but we were his family and we were there to support him. I think that is the biggest reason that he managed to overcome his addiction. If you or anyone you know is having a problem overcoming an addiction and they are not getting proffessional help or dont want it, then support them with everything youve got. Do things with them and keep them occupide. Go on a bike ride or to the arcade and just keep them busy so they dont have a relapse.
2006-06-07 09:49:59 · answer #5 · answered by Cameron F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I know several people that overcame certain addictions. My mom overcame smoking in a day through prayer, It has been over 20 years and she has not picked up a cigarette or had a desire to smoke. I also know some people who overcame marijuana, crack cocaine, alcohol and lust. Through the power of Jesus Christ, you can overcome and never go back to an addiction. Only through Jesus Christ you can overcome an addition and never have the taste or desire for it again.
2006-06-17 18:32:10 · answer #6 · answered by jesusgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they say you never truly overcome it. you live with it the rest of your life. if you aren't careful, it is very easy to slip back into addiction even if you never thought you would. i know of people who have managed to stay clean/sober for over 20 years, but if you asked them how they did it, they'll tell you that they did it "one day at a time", and if you ask them if they think they'll ever drink/use again, they'll tell you that all they can be sure of is that they won't drink/use "for today". That's the key. you stay clean/sober "one day at a time" for the rest of your life (ideally). I've been clean for almost 9 months, and no matter how confident or strong I think I am, my addiction is always there deep down inside.........I think most people in recovery feel the same way.
2006-06-07 09:54:33 · answer #7 · answered by Emmers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can answer that firsthand. I had knee surgery about 2 years ago, and afterward i had some complications and needed pain medication for about 6 weeks. To make a long story short, when I realized I did not need to take the pain meds anymore, I could not stop. I felt like I was going to die without them. But I did get myself off of them, but it is still an ongoing battle. The physical side effects of withdrawal are long gone, but the mental ones remain. I don't know if they will ever go away.
2006-06-19 08:02:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one ever truly recovers from addiction.It is treated as a disease that is incurable but managable with complete abstinence by 12 step programs.People who over eat have a particularly difficult time with addiction as they have to eat everyday to survive.I dont know anyone who is CURED,but I do know several people who keep their addiction at bay through various sources.
2006-06-18 08:19:17 · answer #9 · answered by Professor Riddle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah Me. It's been six years this August since I've slowed down, and it's been a little over 2 weeks since I've had a ciggy! I feel like I've been withdrawing from something most of my life. You just have to one day decide you've had enough. You have to want to be done with what ever it is you are addicted to.
2006-06-15 15:45:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Once it's an addiction, it's always an addiction. You may be in remission, but it's still there. That's why an alcoholic can never have another drink, a gambler can never place a new bet....
2006-06-16 19:06:27 · answer #11 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋