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Unfortunately as an addict I have to tell you the only way he is going to quit and quit for good is when he wants it. Thats the thing with addiction, no matter who we hurt, how we mess up our lives and our loved ones lives, no one can make us do it -we have to do it for ourselves. Its not a selfish thing and it doesn't mean he doesn't love you.. but as addicts we have no control over our addiction. If he is willing to go to treatment then that is great. Hopefully if he is willing then he is ready. Have you confronted him on knowing he is using again? Did he admit it? My best advice would be to confront him, not in an accusatory way but let him know you know and love him and want to help him into treatment, not force him into treatment. Also, I believe there are underlying causes for people to become addicts, obviously your husband's is probably depression. Has he tried treatment for depression? Therapy? This could be extremely helpful for him also..
Sorry I dont have any better advice - just want to show some support.
Take care
It turned out, however, that long-term treatment was the beginning of my world. It didn't "give me my life back," it (along with an active program after) gave me a much better life than I ever had before . . . one that I could not have imagined.
Long-term treatment works.
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