Cocaine Addiction: Cocaine Facts

Question: Cocaine addiction? help please?

(Posted by: brilili on 2009-05-17 12:39:25)

My boyfriend hadn't used cocaine a lot. probably like once or twice. but for a whole month he snorted it every single day. Now i'm trying to make him stop. He says he's not addicted but i think he is bcuz he doesnt stop. He says he can stop but he stops for a few days but does it again. How can I help him without sending him to rehab?

Posted by: lil bit on 2009-05-17, 12:46:46

Just state your concerns - maybe give him an ultimatum. Addiction is a toughie - the person wants to get help themselves. Someone can talk until they are blue in the face......it has to come within the addict. Denial is a big factor

Posted by: ChiLady on 2009-05-17, 13:05:39

The only person you can control is you--and your reaction to his behavior. I would tell him seriously how his cocaine use is making you feel--and that if he won't stop (and take care of himself) that you have to reconsider the relationship. He will stop only when and if he wants to. Try nar-anon (or al-anon) for support. It is people who are in relationship with another person who is addicted. On line there are support sites which can help you too. You basically have to take care of you and your life---and hope that ihe chooses to do the same. Good luck.