partner addicted to Dihydrocodeine - what can i do to help?

There isn't much you can do unless he wants to get help. The best thing you can do is to not support or enable his drug abuse, which means don't give him money, don't let him manipulate you emotionally, and protect yourself. If he decides to get help, he will let you know how you can support his recovery. There are a lot of support groups for people who have a loved one with an addiction problem. Al-anon is one, but if the 12 step thing turns you off, there are other options, including individual counseling.

If the addiction is interfering with you having a normal relationship, and he won't get help, you may want to reconsider whether you want to be in that relationship. It can be hard to let go, but you have to put yourself first, as he is putting his addiction to drugs ahead of you.

Remember that you can't change his behavior, only he can. The only person whose behavior you can change is your own, and that may be very difficult.

Dear One, Call Narcotics Anonymous at : 1-800/600-4673

N.A. can give you some good advice and will have information for you.

You are writing here as a good friend. Your support for your partner is admirable, But you cannot save him, nor can you do it for him. He has to want help in order to recover. Take good care and good luck.