How to help an addict who refuses treatment

Courtesy NYDailyNews.com - Health - NY Daily News  Thu, 07/31/2008 - 12:56

"Tina" writes that her boyfriend is 6'1", 133 lbs, "and so addicted to vomiting that he suffers from potential heart failure and has lost quite a few of his teeth.

I've begged 'Farley' to get help, but he'd rather give me up than attend even one 12 Step meeting."


 

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