Is there anything i can do to help my boyfriend stop taking cocaine he has been an addict for 9 yrs and doesnt think he has a problem?

Submitted by inneedofhelp Sat 07/31/2010

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Ultimately, an addict has to

Submitted by KopperNikki on Sat, 07/31/2010 - 05:21.

Ultimately, an addict has to decide that he or she wants help. If love could cure addiction, we wouldn't have a drug problem in the world, or treatment centers. The only kind of love that does any good is tough love. Unless he thinks he has a problem, there's little you can do but make sure his addiction doesn't hurt you. You can try to push him towards treatment but if he won't take it, he won't take it.

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Nikki

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