Hi Betty and welcome to the forums here.

Does the boyfriend or husband know/admit he has a problem? Is he willing to get help for it? Does he understand how his behavior effects others?

If he's unwilling to try to change or doesn't think it is a problem then I doubt there's much one can do... Maybe join a support group or get some counseling to help deal with the issue, but ultimately she will have to decide where she wants to be in her future.

If the guy sincerely wants to get help, there are addiction programs for just about everything that can be really effective. Might be best to start by talking with a doctor or therapist to see what options are available.

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