Can addicts actually recover?

Answer 1

Recovery as in can again enjoy the pleasure of the drug of choice ever again?

NO! Once an addict, always an addict.

Recovery as in getting and staying clean?

Yes, but it is a daily struggle.

Answer 2

Once you are considered an addict by yourself and your peers, you'll remain an addict. If you've been an alcoholic and you've been without a drink for 20 years, you're still and alcoholic. You can recover from the addiction, though it has everything to do with your willpower and wanting to better yourself. I think the main reason people consider themselves an addict even after they've been treated and recovered, it's as a reminder to themselves of where they've been, and where they'd like to be.

Answer 3

We sure can but don't think it's easy. Every day is hard some harder than others. But it is sooo worth it. I have my life back. I know that sounds corny or like every addict says that but it's true. I lost everything my baby, job, house and family. I have a year and a half now and have nevere been happier. It is a constant struggle but so was using and at least now I have rewards. The look on my son's face when I pick him up from school or wake him up in the morning. They are all better than any buzz I ever had.

Answer 4

I would suppose that it depends on what you would define as recovery. Some may crave their addiction but never act on it. Some may become so violently opposed to their former addiction that the very thought sends them into a rage. I think that it may be possible, but if you are Truly addicted to something, then even if you completely turn your life around to avoid it, you are still being controlled by it.

Answer 5

Heather, oh dear one, I hope this question isn't because you are an addict. But I can offer you hope for you or whomever. I have a wonderful example of a person who is totally free from drugs and alcohol after years of abuse. My nephew was such an alcoholic and drug addict, he had totaled 3 vehicles, miraculously surviving. He was married and the father of 4 children and didn't see a way out of his addiction. He joined Amway to bolster his income, and the principles he learned there so impressed upon him his duty to his family, he quit cold turkey and has never looked back. I say it was a miracle, Amway of all things, but Jesus did say "I am the way". I pray this helps you too.
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Answer 6

Yes they can recover. Of course it depends on the person and how low they have hit. The lower the better chance at getting clean. I have a family member that tried to become sober for many years, after he went through each family member I mean stealing and lying he lost his family for a short time. My uncle Jeff is back in the swing of things with his family and his son loves him again. Been sober for nearly 4 years now. I believe once there is no where to turn that is the point you have to turn inward. He did. It can and does happen.

Answer 7

Yes, they recover one day at a time - and are never considered cured, but rather recovering (even if they've been off whatever for 20 years).

For many it takes detox, then rehab, then therapy or meetings on a regular basis. They need to change their ways of thinking, and usually their friends who use.

Chin up - there are millions of success stories. Even if one has a relapse, they can still recover.

Answer 8

It depends. It's harder for some than others because addiction is technically a mental disorder. Your genes determine whether you are prone to addiction or not. Ultimately it's your own motivation and will that will be the deciding factor.
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Answer 9

Unfortunately, once an addict, always an addict. Recovery is forever. But a person is not always a "user". So there is hope. But every day takes work

Answer 10

No. As long as the source is still present, they'll always return to their addiction. Addicts need support (for salvageable patients). For hardcore users....death is their only way.