I find that all of the positive effects he's talking about of trying to cut down consciously eventually fade away after a while. I dislike how the article acts

I find that all of the positive effects he's talking about of trying to cut down consciously eventually fade away after a while. I dislike how the article acts like he's become enlightened from one detox. I've been in this mode many times. This has been harder than dealing with a nicotine addiction for me.