Admitting there is a problem is the first step and sadly enough, he doesn't seem to be ready to take that first step.
The reason my ex is my ex is because I couldn't take the chance of going through the chaos addiction brings with it again. So many lies.........so much deception.
Addiction is a disease much like any other. The drugs trigger reactors in the brain that make one feel pleasure. After some time of use, the brain makes the body feel like it needs that high to feel normal. An addict can't feel normal without using. It takes a lot of courage and strength to get through this and there are a lot of addicts that post on the substance abuse forum who are making it.......day by day. I admire the strength and determination they have....but that's what it takes......on both sides.