Confused123, Hi, I know this is difficult because I have suffered this for such a long time so please please don’t loose hope. Codeine and opiate in general are horrible and almost definitely difficult to let go of if you become addicted. Sometimes therapy only works if you are prepared to let go and that’s really not possible for most people. Taking codeine when you don’t need it is no different to taking any other illegal substance and that is the key! Your baby is the most important thing in both your lives but you partner has an addiction that is very difficult to quit and sadly with opiates you need to quit for good!!! And then try not to look back. Your story is so familiar that I can almost see what he is going through and know what your going through. He needs to think about a different approach to stopping the codeine and you also need help in dealing with the impact. I wish I could help but I would suggest that your try every possible option available to you from his and your doctors regardless of what your partner thinks because this won’t go away. Please take care. X
