Is quitting drug use the end of the problem or the beginning of another journey that requires continued support, care, understanding, and guidance from both family and society?

He managed to quit. He started a new life. His family regained hope. But after some time, he returned to drug use.

Why? For some people who have struggled with drug use, the road to recovery can be filled with significant challenges. The environment they return to, peer influence, stress, unemployment, or the lack of a strong support system after treatment can all contribute to relapse.

Said Mwinjuma is among those who have faced this challenge. He explains what contributed to his return to drug use after successfully quitting.

But the challenge does not end with a person simply deciding to quit or stay away from drugs. For those working to support people struggling with drug addiction, the journey toward recovery requires more than treatment alone.

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