There, we said it; not everyone who abuses substances gets addiction & alcoholism treatment in an addiction recovery program. Some people seem to quit on their own just fine, without ever thinking about entering an addiction center for treatment. However, these people probably weren’t alcoholics or drug addicts to begin with, but instead what are called “problem drinkers” or “problem users.” For these people, their drug abuse is a manifestation of some problem or issue other than addiction. They do not suffer from the disease of addiction, as do the majority of the people reading this page right now. However, if you truly belonged to this class of people, you wouldn’t be reading this article, or even visiting this website—unless you’re here for a friend. An Addiction Recovery Program Isn’t Necessary For Some.
