My partner has broke down this morning and opened up to me about a drug addiction he has and has asked for help. I’m feeling very overwhelmed; what do we do? The drug is “ice”.
My partner has broke down this morning and opened up to me about a drug addiction he has and has asked for help. I’m feeling very overwhelmed; what do we do? The drug is “ice”.
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Start with a long appointment with your GP. Also google drug rehabilitation services in your area.
There used to be services listed in the front of the white pages so maybe look at the online version.
There will be drug services in your area. Google help for drug addiction and start calling some numbers. Depending on the severity he may need some meds to help him get past the addiction.
Does he want to give it up?
I've recently been through this with my son , and it was a tough road but he's doing better.
Ice is a terrible terrible drug and my heart goes out to you.
If he's not ready to give it up my advice would be to seriously consider leaving, as you don't want to fall down that hole with him but if he's ready to get better and is willing to put in the hard work then help him connect with people and places that can help and support him.
This will be a really hard road for you both and you have to fight to get the right help, I was you in a past relationship, I cried to doctors and begged for help. Unfortunately thats only half the battle, the other half is him being strong enough to do it, be honest with himself and others and stick to it.
Make sure you have someone you can be honest and talk to too.
GP is a great start or even emergency department at a hospital that has a good drug and alcohol unit.
Goodluck and be kind to yourself x
In a serious tone,…
Can use move? Using isn’t just as simple as wanting to quit, it’s giving up “friends” circles and having cash or banking apps on his phone will make it easy for him. Also not to be a Debbie downer but most of the time they will relapse especially at the 1 year mark. Also another really important point I’m going to make is has he just been smoking or injecting? Because injecting is like a whole other load of issues…
Also one more thing I want to point out, is remember those recovery addict places also have drug dealers who go there on court orders and I can promise you they’re still making “deals”
Personally I wish use both the best of luck, it’s a tough road. Just remember your not a shit person if you end up walking away because he starts using again and hiding it x
And also for anyone that wants to go against my comment and say that was the case for them or their partner, that’s great. But not everyone is going to go down the easy path. A lot of people struggle.