Facing Addiction in America
The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health
https://addiction.surgeongeneral.gov/
Excerpt:
"Even after a year or 2 of remission is achieved-through treatment or some other route-it can take 4-5 more years before the risk of relapse drops below 15 percent..... As a result, similar to other chronic conditions, a person with a serious substance use disorder often requires ongoing monitoring and management to maintain remission and to provide early re-intervention should the person relapse."
"Access to recovery support services can help former substance users achieve and sustain long-term wellness."