[pavulon]

Have known a few addicts. All of them seemed to understand that their addiction was ruining them and theirs. Addiction is a weird thing.

If the addiction is socially accepted (cigarettes), most aren't interested in the trouble required to quit and have few regrets (or will admit to none/few of them). If their addiction is not accepted/shameful, then the addict will frequently say they want to quit but can't (many play the victim card). The net effect is often the same. Not sure dying early in an addiction is more noble but if it was going to happen, early seems better. Rehab/relapse/rehab/relapse seems like a big drain. It seems least painful if it is rehab or early death for substance addicts. Pretty tough and best avoided entirely.