Hi Ruth, it’s hard watching a loved one go down the recovery road…at first we are extatic that they have made the decision to get help….we have high hopes everything will be plain sailing and the addiction will be gone for ever…what I have learned is, no matter how much we want it for them, they may relapse, but support is essential…it isn’t plain sailing, so getting as much help as possible is essential. My son has been in recovery for over 7 months now..3 relapses, and I literally held my breath over xmas, because he had 7 days off work….if something upsets him, his addictive reaction would be to get high…now he has to work hard at dealing with “life” without alcohol and drugs! Recovery in my opinion is a life choice, because I see the struggle he has every day trying to steer clear of his addiction. Well done to your BF , and if he can try and get added support from his doctor, support groups, family, counsellors….good luck xxxxx
