Substance abuse and addiction is not something that can or
should be taken lightly. Addiction treatment can only be successful with true
commitment and the desire to follow through. What many people fail to realize
is that addicts battle their respective demons for the rest of their lives --
there is no quick fix. Urges and cravings do not disappear. However, an addict
can reach a point where the intense hunger for the chosen substance becomes
manageable. Over time, and with the right steps, this hunger becomes a dull hum
in the background.
