My husband is addicted and I need help understanding
Hi, I hope I am posting in this right place. I 38f am a longer time lurker but this is my first post. My husband 38m has been using 7OH for about 2 years now. He was previously addicted to opiates. He has chronic back pain that there is no medical reason why. He has stated that he believes it could be emotional. He is adamant that he is not an addict or has an issue. He says he’s not like the other guys because he has a reason to take it to manage pain. He takes about 400-700mg per day. It has cost us an unbelievable amount of money. I am having a hard time wrapping my head around what is actually my husband vs 7OH. He is moody, has lost lots of weight, only eats sugary foods, has consistent sleep problems, no sex drive, every issue is a 10/10 for him, overall is very irritable. He is unrecognizable to me and others. So I guess I’m here to vent and also see if there’s hope. He said he would be open to trying ibogaine. I think I am enabling him and I would really love some ideas on how to help him.
Edit: Thank you all so much. I am scheduled to see a marriage counselor next week and I am going to meet with a friend who specializes in rehab/detox. I have to say this group has been so kind and honest. It seems like addiction comes for the nicest people. We have young kids so I am making a plan and a backup plan for us. I have a really tough conversation coming up. You all have really opened my eyes.