Did my taxes last night. Gotta pay this year. I hate it when that happens. This isn't totally new, but is more definitive. By convincing the addict there are reasons for dependency beyond their control, recovery becomes less a matter of guilt relief, and more focused on lifestyle changes.
Physical withdrawal is painful, but is a short first step in long-term recovery.
For successful recovery change must become second nature. People, places and things that enabled continued abuse must be discarded. Old friends, old haunts, and old habits assure relapse. A new spirituality coupled with a new regimen of repetition replace the emotional emptiness. Physical, mental, and spiritual fitness plus regular support and a consistent schedule establish a meaningful reponsibility.