I agree with FaithNotFear, its a tough drug to kick. Its also very easy to talk the talk and to make promises because at the time the addict actually believes what they are saying, but the compulsion to do it often wins. Its like living with a devil on your shoulder.
I firmly believe that lockdown helped my husband kick his addiction, because he wasnt able to go out for those first few months, and then he didnt want to.
He didnt get any professional help, but he did have to totally change how he lived. He had to tell ‘friends’ that this was his decision, he had to stop people visiting him at work that he knew used still. Its hard work, he struggled with sleeping for months, his dreams were vivid and always revolved around cocaine, the demons were there trying to get him to do it, his nose was tingling, like reminding him.
I hope Debbie’s husband can do it, but I know plenty of people who have tried and failed, but continued to use and lie about it.
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