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[hiswife]

Hi my name is Marta. I am the wife of an addict. He was addicted to meth and went to rehab for that in 1996. He was clean for 6 years, things started back slowly. First he had a chronic shoulder injury, and was prescribed vicoden, after the injury healed, he had to have to to sleep at night, because of the pain he felt during sleep. Shortly after that he started drinking a couple of beers, using the reasoning that he wasnt the same person he was before and he works hard and should be able to relax with a beer or two at night. For the longest time he stayed within the boundries that he set for himself. Then about 2 years ago he started snorting the pain killers. He is in way over his head now and he just cant seem to find which way is up. He really hates himself and is extremely embarrassed.

I just dont know what to do. I love him and hate him so much at the same time. Any advice on how to make him stick to detoxing and seeking help? He did this on his own before.

[zoomie]

No advice really. When he is ready to stop, he'll seak help we hope! As for you, have you tried Alanon? Just wanted to add a hi and welcome to you too (((((((((Huggies))))))))

[Bob-J]

Hello His Wife
Glad you are here, Sad to say only he can say when he's had enough. But I would like to encourage you to keep seeking help for yourself, maybe when he sees you trying to help yourself he'll be able to see through the fog and know he's hurting you as bad as himself.
If no one has told you today they love you, let me be the first. in the Sprit of the program I love and pray for ya.

Bob

[yukonm]

I just want to Welcome you to our forum. I don't know of any way to "make" your husband go into detox. I will keep both of you in my prayers.:195::195:

[Rockin Big Daddy]

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[CD BUCKBERRY]

hiswife,Your husband will eventually come in out of the rain.It has to be hard to love and hate at same time.But forceing him could scare him right away.He will have to ask for help soon ,when he does support him and get him there as fast as you can.Good Luck.