“Is drug addiction permanent?”

Drug addiction is certainly not permanent, however having addictive tendencies is a life-long personality trait. Many people recover from substance abuse with ongoing commitment, even after decades of abuse. However, recovering from addiction takes many tries and 85% of people will have a relapse after treatment. It is not uncommon for people to have about 7 relapses before entering a stable period of sobriety. After safe detox, it is essential to attend a 30-90 day Rehabilitation program. Many people benefit from sober living for a period after Rehab. Expect to have relapses around stress, depression, anxiety, boredham, and substance triggers (people, places, and things that you did substances with in the past). Every time you take 3 steps forward and 2 steps back, you are still one step ahead, so keep trying and you will eventually get there!