Second, they can't go back to the same circle of people they left when they were using, or there is a solid chance they'll be back on the stuff.
Yep, there likely are a few exceptions, but for the most part, forced (court-ordered) treatment will fail.
Then they become treatment-wise, know all the right things to say, spew it better than any Oscar winner, and as soon as they cut loose are back on the drugs.
It is utterly tragic, but most are a lost cause.
Remember, that crack ho' was once someone's 'baby girl'.
And this is why it is so absolutely crucial to prevent them from ever getting exposed to drugs in the first place. Nobody starts out saying "I want to be a drug addict wreck." They just don't realize that is the all too common outcome of tampering with your brain chemistry.
They can't make an informed decision because it is impossible to inform them as to the likely consequences. Too many other people are steering them the other way.
deep down in my heart what I believe is that lots of people are just lazy pleasure seekers....
I'm 61 and every joint in my body seems to be in pain every day or most days...
but I have a job...I have responsibilities...I have bills to pay...
so I CAN'T AFFORD TO BE A DRUG ADDICT OR A DRUNK....
see how that works?......make people start early in life taking responsibility and this drug/alcohol sloth does not happen....work happens...family happens...church happens...