Hi Teggie ~ I'm here to support you as you have been for me. I know this is really hard for you, but you are doing great!
I was just thinking, do you think that they really believe they have that much pain that they truly can't live without the pills? Or is that just a handy ploy to keep using?
Anvil is right, he is not helpless. And if you hold out and stay strong, he will move on to his next step. Each step he takes could lead him closer to recovery. If his next step is back into your house, he'll just have to start all over and you will too. Hang in there!