When someone uses a drug for a long time, that drug accumulates in their body. They become dependent on it. If they try to quit, they experience withdrawal symptoms.
Oftentimes, withdrawal symptoms are very uncomfortable. They’re so uncomfortable, in fact, that many people relapse in order to stop them. This is why so many people are unable to get sober.
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