Why Are Most Drug Abuse Treatment Programs Unsuccessful?

Question by Bitches Be Crazy: Why are most drug abuse treatment programs unsuccessful?
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Answer by twistedtart
Because most don’t treat the root cause of addiction, which is usually some form of abuse or neglect. Til you deal with that trigger, the addiction(s) will always be an issue. imo

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