How long does a serious drug addiction last?

Question by Danny f: How long does a serious drug addiction last?
I knew a heroin and crack user who said he was a ex drug addict he is 45 years old and started doing drugs since 16 does it usually last that long? He went through intense rehab and almost died on 4 occasions but it ended when he got arrested went to jail for 3 years and then a rehab etc he said he’s never gonna do it or else he’d die he’s clean for 4 years

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Answer by ioerr
It lasts until they break the habit or die

Answer by John
Until the drug addict has a fatal overdose; that cures the addiction problem.

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