As someone who has dealt with addiction, I would say it’s similar to exercise. It doesn’t exactly get easier, but you do get stronger—that is, better practiced

As someone who has dealt with addiction, I would say it’s similar to exercise. It doesn’t exactly get easier, but you do get stronger—that is, better practiced at dealing with cravings, coping with stress, managing your mental health, and so on. You’re never really out of the woods, but you get better at finding your way out and choosing not to venture too deep.