I think the very nature of being an 'addict', would mean that you would have alot of trouble keeping your substance use within your control so that you could maintain your function in your day to day life.
So to answer your question .... no - I dont think an addict could continue to use their substance of choice, and live quite happily like that for the rest of their lives - not unless someone in authority was dishing out their substance in small doses for them.
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