Question by Pro_Dog_Trainer: Emotional Effects on child of parent addicted to cocaine?
My boyfriend is addicted to cocaine, he genuinely wants to stop but is struggling. He had a relapse two nights ago and as promised, I kicked him out.

I am not going to live with his addiction with my child, but I do want him to get better.
To help him with his cravings, I am going to write him a letter as if it was from our one year old about how his choices are hurting her.

ie. She will think it is her fault that her dad gets high.

I am trying to research the effects, does anyone have suggestions?

Are there children of addicts out there?

Please remember, this question is not, is he a loser, or should I leave him so please keep your negative comments to yourself, I really dont need that shit right now.
HE is the one who came clean, none of us really realized he was doing it. I thought occasionally,…

HE came totally clean and went into a detox centre. He told everyone he is addicted including my whole family, grandparents and his work. He is attemptime outpatient treatment, organized by himself. His counsellors say that they believe he really wants to stop, and many familys want thier loved one to be where he is.

None of that changes the fact that cocaine is a very difficult drug to quit no matter how much willpower someone has. Even though he decided that he wants to quit more than anything, this is the beginning of the end, WIth many relapses to look forward to.

I have my daughter scribble on paper, and overtop I am going to write “a letter” from her for him to look at when he gets a craving.

Best answer:

Answer by gowpet
The addiction can greatly effect you child if he does not get help TODAY. He needs to do it for himelf, not you or the little one. He needs to want it. Has he done rehab before?? I know you love him, but it may be better for your child if he isn’t there. Don’t give up hope.

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