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When a person drinks or uses drugs over a period of time,
the body becomes unable to completely eliminate them all.
Drugs and alcohol are broken down in the liver. These metabolites,
(the substances the body converts the drugs or alcohol into)
although removed rapidly from the blood stream, become trapped
in the fatty tissues. There are various types of tissues that
are high in fat content, the one thing in common - and the
problem that needs to be addressed - is that these drug residues
remain for years. Tissues in our bodies that are high in fats
are turned over very slowly. When they are turned over, the
stored drug metabolites are released into the blood stream
and reactivate the same brain centers as if theperson actually
took the drug. The former addict now experiences a drug restimulation
(or "flashbacks") and drug craving. This is common
in the months after an addict quits and can continue to occur
for years, even decades.
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