And ps. It's fact. Not fiction- that people who go from a drug addiction to stopping cold turkey- are at huge risks for a relapse. Why? Because even if they are- or has completely fooled you into thinking they're in the clear (physical addiction)- they are still psychologically addicted. They still crave the drug, the chasing of supply and money, and the people that came along with it. It's easy to only have to worry about one thing in life- drugs. It's harder- to worry about life and figure out how to tell yourself that you DO deserve better.

My advice to keeping peace - my heart goes out to you. I hope your grand daughter gets thru withdrawal successfully. Anything less than a week and I would be suspicious of her motives if she wanted to leave the house. Depending on how long she was addicted. Severe physical Withdrawal lasts between 5 days to 2 weeks. And for those who have been on it for more than a decade. Withdrawal can last for 3-4 weeks.

It will work this time. But if it doesn't- you should consider suboxone. It will buy her time to fight the psychological dependence. Because the psychological is far stronger than the grasp of physical.