text: As long as he is alive there is hope, however minute that may be.  \n\nThe only known cure for addictions is consequences, do not try to stop them, let the addict face the music.  \n\nOne of the consequences is loss of family and friends, it is horrible to watch someone go through addiction, heart wrenching, as is the same with MANY illnesses.   You can be supportive and loving from a distance if that is what you choose.\n\nTreatment helps, but often treatment needs to be repeated over and over again.  Which is a tremendous drain on resources but worth the effort. \n\nThere are many, many people who have sucessfully dealt with addictions.  Ask any one of them how they did it and you will most likely get MANY different answers.\n\nI used 7 rehabs (that I remember) and a 12 step group.\n\nI wish you luck.\n\nPeace.