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21 years
Could a 3 year drug addict stop taking drugs after going to rehab for a short time or is my friend lying to me and still taking drugs?
Sep 22, 2014

Dr. Georges Karam Psychiatry
Drug addiction is a difficult condition to treat and people usually relapse SEVERAL times before getting fully sober. Having said that, yes some people can become clean and sober from the first time. This depends on the seriousness of the patient and the seriousness of the treating team. It seems that your friend was very serious about the treatment. However it is important that your friend continues on seeing a professional as it is VERY easy to relapse. Good luck to him/her!
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