How Do Beat Addiction?
Question by Charles J: how do beat addiction?
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Answer by Mango M
Ultimately you have a choice. Remember that. If you choose to do the drug (alcohol, cocaine, cigarettes etc) then you CHOSE to do it. It’s not out of control…you have chosen that.
The best predictor for finally quitting smoking is giving up umpteen times. Try, try again. Eventually it sticks.
Answer by steve j
it depend on what type of addiction you have???
there are treatment facilities all around the country that can provide professional help, but as importantly you need a good support system to help you with whatever your vice is?
no addiction is beatable unless you have the drive to really try and beat it!!! good luck!
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