giving up addictions

I think that you are right. But I would like to add something more. Having a burning desire to do something - including that of giving up addiction to something bad is the first step. Yet, it is only a desire if the one person is not willing to take action. Therefore, giving up any bad addiction needs the combination of desire and willingness to act. The other steps would be a lot easier.

Most addictions take a lot of will power. Some people can give up certain things easily, while others, have a more difficult time doing so. For example, smoking takes a LOT of will power. I used to smoke, and it was very hard for me to stop. I actually quit cold turkey, and kept telling myself that the smell of smoke was horrible. Now, I cannot stand the smell. I literally get sick when others smoke around me. There are other addictions that are worse than smoking, those are drug addictions. I believe that those are the most difficult to truly over come. In truth ANY addiction takes a lot to overcome it.

Recovering from addiction not only need strong will power, but also a great support system after you find the strength and will power to seek help. It's a struggle and long battle. And if you know someone fighting any type of addiction remember they aren't cured when they stop, they are recovering. There is a difference between a recovering addict and a using addict, but they will always be an addict.

yes that's true especially to things that's been with oyu for quite some time. others take its seriously along with their will power to hault or stop their addiction on some stuffs. it's a brave decision but when there sre more advantages with it then there's no need to have second thoughts. anyways, there's always a way when there's a will.