There are 2 methods that a drug addict can use to sober up, abstinence or harm-reduction. Their main objectives are to control one’s addiction, create a better quality of life, and a quick recovery. Practicing abstinence seems to be the healthiest option for one who is experiencing addiction. Practicing abstinence or harm-reduction, helps one control their addiction. Abstinence is the practice of restraining oneself from doing something, such as using drugs or drinking in this case. Practicing abstinence is a healthy and natural way for controlling one’s addiction. For example, practicing abstinence would mean withdrawing the harm completely, in order for one to learn self-regulation and have total control of their addiction. Self-reduction on the other hand believes the people who have an addiction are unable to stop using the drug. Harm-reduction allows small consumptions of the drug, so one is able to control the addiction. Both options are relatively useful for self-regulation of one’s addiction, but don't provide the same benefits. Practicing abstinence or harm-reduction also helps create a better quality of life for that person. Practicing abstinence provides a comfortable life without any addictions involved. The main purpose of abstinence is so one can lead a better life without inflicting harm upon themselves, or the people around them. To achieve this, one discontinues their addiction completely. Unlike abstinence, harm-reduction has a different aspect in achieving a better quality of life. “Harm reduction involves a range of support services and strategies to enhance the knowledge, skills, resources, and supports for individuals, families and communities to be safer and healthier,’’ (HealthLink BC. 2013, first section). The harm is still involved in one’s life. By limiting the intake of the drug, harm-reduction focuses on people who still continue to harm themselves. Through various programs and interventions