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You might do better off asking this question on the substance abuse or Narcotics Addiction - twelve step support forms. You know, ask addicts in recovery as they can answer both the before and after questions.

I'd be prepared for various answers because, contrary to popular opinion, addicts are individuals. It's easy, especially when we are hurting by the actions of a member of a specific group of people, to dehumanize, demonize and lump them together. Such as:

Do black people....?
Do Jews.....?
Do inmates....?

I'm an addict and don't presume to speak for all addicts; though there is no shortage of people who will.