But overcoming any habit normally takes time. At other times it is the death of a pedestrian. Or, it might simply be the sobering words of a physician detailing the consequences of an ultimately suicidal behavior. Such redeeming experiences are rare, however. And even when they do occur, they sometimes can be worse than the addiction itself.
Nobody wants to have to run over someone in order to stop drinking.
Fortunately, there is relief available to the addicted individual that requires no waiting for a redeeming experience. Anyone who comes to the realization that he or she is in the grip of an addiction has only to admit to the problem. A new understanding of the roots of addiction now takes the guesswork out of treatment.