chris .:
Could an addict or someone with drug cravings be in a position to support the kind of practice that is needed to reach enlightenment?
There are too many maybe's to answer this question well
What drug? what frequency? how long have they been doing it? Is there a support system to allow practice? and many other factors apply to the probability of success.
Enlightenment? Do you mean stream entry or 4th path?
It's like asking how many negative aspects can be stacked before stream entry is unachievable....depends on the person....
I stalled out and had to give up beer completely to get things going after stream entry..