To start is a dumb decision one did at some point in the past. To continue is one that is no longer in your control once the addiction has taken hold. It's not

To start is a dumb decision one did at some point in the past. To continue is one that is no longer in your control once the addiction has taken hold. It's not a personal decision to stay addicted. Let me tell you from experience. I wanted to stop. Yet, the cravings didn't let me until I had external forcing factors. Why should we deny other addicts that same help?