[Lazamataz]

The sad truth is most never recover.

I did. You have to get enough consequences to want to change, tho.

[Nifster]

Yes indeed....I too recovered.

But you and I both know the statistics aren’t good

Consequences can make you sick and tired of being sick and tired

[philetus]

I did too.
A drink, needle, or line is on the table.
If you pick it up and drink, shoot, or snort it, that is a conscience decision to continue in your “addiction”.
Nothing physically forced you to do it.