Originally Posted by
litehorse 
i just don't want to accept that things may never really get any better -
They may never get better for him or this could be the start; it's entirely up to him because you are powerless over his addiction.
It may sound weird but I found hope again when I admitted I was powerless. Please keep reading and think about meetings or therapy. The addict has to want help before they can get better, and the same goes for us.