There is no effective cure or rehab for opioid addiction. True on occasion some are able to “stay clean” for some time. However the vast majority lead degraded drugged lives and statistically die far younger than aged matched non users in the population. These drugs alter brain chemistry and things don’t return to “normal” even during periods of “sobriety”. Sad when a teen starts down this road after receiving pain meds after an accident or dental surgery .
I agree that it's difficult for them, when not impossible. The user has to really want to quit, treatment has to be available, and a change of, ahem, associates is a good thing. When I read of Hollywood show people or musicians going clean, I'm skeptical.
These drugs alter brain chemistry and things don’t return to “normal” even during periods of “sobriety”. Sad when a teen starts down this road after receiving pain meds after an accident or dental surgery .
Or when their "friends" talk them in trying. Peer pressure is a major force in our younger citizens.
If you made it a capital offence to sell these drugs, that should dry up the supply.