How to Support a Significant Other Battling Addiction

Being in a relationship with someone dealing with addiction is complicated. When is the time for tough love? For unconditional support?

Atrium Health experts offer insight about the disease of addiction and offer hope about the recovery process for people with significant others struggling with addiction or substance use disorders.

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have think thr likelihood of someone quitting who has a 10 year habit... if all their friends and lifestyle is that... I just don't think they will change. I am giving up hope for that person. As someone who doesn't have an addiction... its very exhausting to deal with and try to encourage healthier behaviors when they don't care about their family, saving, their kids, making a life for them or working. It's just party all the time... party all the time! This isn't being an adult. I don't get this mentality. you just have more problems on top of your problems because now you have 0 dollars to your name for temporary fun with so called friends who are just your party friends... but they don't care how your kids are or if your bills are paid.