I have the same feelings as you, hurtbad. My as has been doing opiates for at least 2 or more years. He would stay clean for about 1-2 months then go back to using. I heard about that segment on the lack of dopamine and they need the methadone or suboxone for 2 years and I too was horrified. My as is not living at home right now and supposedly has been clean for about 6 weeks. He did take the suboxone for about 3 weeks but ran out of money to go on.
I too wonder if there is any hope? Now that he's been clean for almost 6 weeks I often wonder if he can get through this. He just started a part time job and will once again have money, which I hope will not lead to abusing again. I know he's been trying to jog. He must have read somewhere that that helps, cause he's never been a jogger.
I pray that he has the willpower this time. Your as sounds like he's doing great. I hope my as can do the same.