There is no simple answer to the question of whether people who have committed crimes can completely get rid of their vices, because everyone's situation is unique. Here are some factors to consider： ### 1. **Personal will and motivation** -**Willingness to change**: If a person has a strong will to change and is willing to work hard for it, then they may completely get rid of their vices. The source of motivation may be family, social support, religious beliefs, or personal growth needs. -**Internal motivation**: If the motivation for change is internal (such as self-improvement and the pursuit of a better life), rather than external (such as avoiding punishment), then the likelihood of success will be greater. ### 2. **Environment and support system** -**Social support**: The support of family, friends, and community is essential for a person's change. If a person can obtain positive social support, they are more likely to maintain positive behavioral changes. -**Employment opportunities**: Stable employment and economic independence can help people who have committed crimes re-integrate into society and reduce the possibility of re-offending. ### 3. **Psychological and emotional factors** -**Mental health**: Many people who have committed crimes may face mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. If these problems are not effectively treated, it may increase the risk of reoffending. -**Emotional management**: Learning to effectively manage emotions and deal with stress can help a person avoid falling into criminal behavior again. ### 4. **Education and skills training** -**Education and skills**: Providing education and skills training can help people who have committed crimes obtain better employment opportunities, thereby reducing the possibility of reoffending. -**Cognitive behavioral change**: Psychological interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy can help a person change his thinking patterns and behavioral habits. ### 5. **Legal and institutional factors** -**Legal support**: The design of laws and systems can help people who have committed crimes re-integrate into society, such as providing opportunities for commutation of sentences, parole, and community service. -**Supervision and guidance**: Proper supervision and guidance can help a person maintain positive behavioral changes. ### 6. **Statistics and reality** -**Recidivism rate**: Statistics show that the recidivism rate of certain types of crimes is higher, but this does not mean that everyone will reoffend. Everyone's situation is different, and there are many successful examples. -**Individual differences**: Everyone has different backgrounds, experiences, and personalities, so they cannot be generalized. ### Conclusion Whether a person who has committed a crime can completely get rid of his vices depends on the combination of multiple factors. Although the challenges are great, through personal efforts, social support, psychological intervention and the help of the legal system, many people can indeed successfully change, re-integrate into society, and lead an active life. It is important that we look at people who have committed crimes with an open mind, give them the opportunity to change, and help them find an active lifestyle.