I have a question about addiction recovery

It might. However it could lead an addict to a false sense of security due to having book knowledge. That In turn could lead to an even greater use of substances and likely dewth.

I think accurate knowledge is always helpful.

Problem is, because drug use is so politicised, you have to be sure you are getting well researched, rigorously reviewed and replicated information.

Addiction psychoanalysis and cognitive therapy of addiction is of great importance and one of the main steps in addiction treatment is prevention of recurrence and relapse and rehabilitation.

It is important to know the causes and symptoms of the disease, which can be done by reading.

However:
an avoidance of permanent social and work-related functional limitations as well as a worsening or chronification of the illness, the ability of those affected to perform adequately, actively and self-determined handling of their illness and the preservation of the participation of those affected in social life and successful reintegration into working life despite possible limitations, all that can only be achieved by a therapy.

If knowledge only made it so ....

In fact, the definition of addiction is “continued use in spite of known consequences.”

I know a man who is an admitted addict. He's got clean for a few years, went back to school and got a license as a CSW (certified social worker) in drug and alcohol addiction counseling.

Even with the books and constantly seeing people who were struggling, he picked up the drugs again.

That's why they call Man the rationalizing animal. It's just so easy to convince yourself.