Im dating a heroin addict i need help
Although heroin addiction is ultimately a physical dependance, the addict will mentally become dependant too. With little attention to the mental health need of an addict, little progress will be made in recovery.
We (addicts) take drugs to fill the 'gap' we feel we have in our lives, and without drugs, we need to work on that 'gap'.
There is no use begging, pleading, trying to reason with him. The softly, softly approach WILL NOT work with an addict.
He needs an ultimatum.
But all you can do for now, is make sure he is safe (As much as you can) and make sure he knows he has your support, but that you are also no soft touch.
You need to have a good chat with him. A heart to heart. Find out if HE WANTS to give up.
Suggest him seeing a doctor. He will need medication to get clean.
If he says he does, you can help him.
If he says he doesn't, time for the hard way.
Good Luck In all of this, but remember, you need to think of yourself too.
I pray to god that he will overcome his addiciton (I did!) and that you will both be happy in the end.
GOD BLESS.
www.ca.org.uk
www.drugscope.co.uk
Hayley.
Once an additct always an addict. Get him in to rehab and tell him its either the you or the drugs.
He sounds as though his life is in a mess. Don't let him drag you down too.
I hope you don't mind my saying this, but do you need this in your life? It is his problem after all, it does not have to be yours! Just be his friend, give him the address of the help centres and give it up - it could be a life time of grief and I doubt any relationship is worth that. I am sure you will get all the manipulation and sorrys but it is your life and you should choose who to be with with!