can crack addiction be cured?
470825
A crack addict can probably go into recovery, although it seems to be a very hard drug to kick (see link below), but addiction, to any substance, can just be treated, not cured.
189189
Yes I have. I am an ex-crystal meth addict, but I've also done E, LSD, cocaine, mushrooms, pot, and I think some other things too! (like I can remember!)\nIf you need help, trust me, you NEED to go somewhere else besides Yahoo! Answers!! Find a treatment facility in you area. Turn to you family and friends, not complete strangers. Good luck!!
98894
Definitely.  Someone who is addicted is full of empty promises, over and over again.  Unless his will power is strong, he won't seek help until he falls just as low as he can, then and only then, can you help him and you can only do that if he willing.  Take it from one who knows, their intentions are good but they just can't help themselves.  They are sick.  It's kind of like banging your head against a brick wall;  all the talking and threats doesn't help him or you.
347749
I knew a Heroine addict, she recovered after 30yrs of abuse. She is still recovering through a Methadone Clinic, she attends meetings 2x a week.  I don't think anyone really recovers, I think you grow stronger from getting beat down to the ground so many times, at least that's what happened to my friend--after having lost everything, including her morals she found Jesus, and found a better way to deal with her recovery.\n\nTough Love is the best thing for drug abusers.  Don't be mad, just practice tough love, if he comes around, with some half-baked scheme to get money--SHUT HIM DOWN immediately.  My girlfriend, ended up getting caught shop lifting after everyone stoped lending her money.\n\nGood luck...*!*...
65441
No, but it can be treated with therapy, meds or both... but you never rid it completly.
521919
K First "Rocktowhatsreal"...shut up.  "once a drug addict - always a drug addict" is the most ignorant thing I've ever heard.  \n\nThe ability to use our will and minds to change our habits is one of the things that separates us from the animals.  \n\nI am a recovered drug addict.  I'm not dead...I did my body weight in meth for about 3 maybe 4 years...I've been clean for almost 10 and life is great.\n\nYour friend is going to have a hard time...it's easier for some than others...but all in all...Time is the strongest cure.  \n\nHe has to disassociate with his old party buddies.  Don't even talk to them, don't see them, they can not exist in his new life.\n\nAnd he has to change his routine....sometimes replacement works...find a new (preferably healthy) obsession to take the place of the bad one.  Fitness is a great one...because it too can be addicting.  \n\nIf he wants to clean up, he'll clean up...and after a while if he does come in contact with any of his old friends, he'll wonder what the hell he was thinking hanging out with them and doing the dope in the first place....But its good he's taking a step in the right direction.
726587
No of course it won't-- smoking crack is GOOD for you. Smoke away!
729466
I think not.  The effect is totally different.  I have never met a pothead who would rob somebody for a fix, or turn a trick for a joint...........Crackheads are quite different, as well as methfreaks.....They need serious help.........
949130
Yes but only temporarily.  Then you return to a much bigger problem........DRUG ADDICTION.
985029
Anything is possible.  Drugs in the long run hurt you more than help you.\n\nI believe it can happen.
622452
yes...you can be addicted to pretty much anything.  Drugs, alcohol, sex, food, etc.\n\nTYPES OF ADDICTION--\n\n\nAddiction reaches beyond alcohol and drugs. Many people suffer from all sorts of different addictions. Gambling, eating, shopping, sex, internet, work, video games, etc can all be just as addictive in many cases just as destructive to a person. Those behaviors may affect the person differently, but they can be just as devastating as substance dependence. The 12 step program, which was originally devised for overcoming alcoholism, has now been transformed into well over 200 different addiction support groups. Always remember too much of a good thing can hurt you.
36015
Ya...it can be cured...low blood pressure i am not really sure...but concentrate on the medicine given by the doc...it shd work...
691000
I had a friend that was addicted. He's over it now, but I could never convince him that he needed help, he had to convince himself. I'm afraid there's little that you, alone, can do. Depending on his age, perhaps you could talk with his parents, or maybe a counselor of some sort...? When he realizes that he has a very serious problem he's going to need to know that you'll be there for him! You might have to be strong while he is weak! I wish you (and him) the best!
939752
These addicts will use anything they can convert, steal, or make to use their drugs.  Almost anything could be converted into a pipe.  \nI hope you never find out.  Take care of yourself.
565738
hard question because heroin is an addiction than can be overcome.thinking about the pain that those babies go through when they are born then i would say yes,but only if it could be reversed if they ever kick the habit.
591320
Yes you are an addict. To realize it is the first step in overcoming it. But really do you want to stop??? Thousands of people are waiting for you to answer their burning questions. THEY NEED YOU MAN! Call in sick and keep going!!!
139909
My comment is this...  Drug abuse is but one possible symptom of addiction, one can be adicted to Food or Gambling too... Treat the Problem, not the Symptom, otherwise, it'll just come back in another form...  Drug "adiction" is actualy "Chemical Dependancy", which is a medical problem, not a psychological one like adiction...  Grant it, the two often times go hand in hand, but nontheless, they are different issues...\n\nSpeaking of adiction, something you might findinteresting...\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuwI91iO.Ta5BWoyCzncra_sy6IX?qid=1006022410912\nread the webpage linked to this question, answer if you want, but the link is relevant to this question too...