What is the best way to deal with a drug addict parent?

I moved into my dad's home last summer as he is in the last stages of emphesema. The kicker is he is a drug addict and very difficult to live with. What is the best way to tell him his behavior, the emotional abuse, guilt trips, and violent mood swings, are making me want to leave him to die alone. It is getting to the point where I am ready to let him die by himself. I hate that he has got me to this point but I am now getting sick due to his sickness.What is the best way to deal with a drug addict parent?
You are in a very hard place and your Dad is obviously suffering too he's biting at the nearest person who he feels safe to do so. The question is can you take it without being completely destroyed yourself? Give yourself the space to think things through, if the answer's yes then steel yourself, you dont have to accept his behaviour, calmly tell him when things are not acceptable and walk away for a while, but I suspect he won't change. If no then do what is right for you and seek help later, you will do the guilt thing at some point. Try getting some counselling to help you decide.What is the best way to deal with a drug addict parent?
look i know its hard my fathers a drug addict himself and i understand what your going through but this is your father no matter what and you should stick by his side for the little time he has i mean of course hes gunna get on your nerves but hes going 2 die and he knows that would you be happy???

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Contact the local chapter of Narc-anon, who are a support group for families who have to deal with an addicted family member and they will give proper guidance and direction.
Unfortunately, nothing you can do will change his behavior. You will need to find a new place to live.
I would suggest that you find a support group in your area and attend one of their meetings. They are made up of people experiencing the same things that you are going through. Organizations like Nar-Anon, Al-Anon, Al-Ateen. ...Good Luck...
if your dad is terminal then he is likely in dire need of those drugs and who is to say he's wrong? he is dieing. I suspect he is very angry that he is dieing and that is the behavior you are seeing, not his drug use. You might do well to get him some help, he might benefit from end of life counselling, and often hospice organizations will provide this. I suggest you calm yourself, pick a calm moment and have a talk with your dad. In an un-accusing manner, tell him how his behavior makes you feel, tell him also that you love him and want to help him, but you can't help him if he won't help himself. Don't expect him to get off the drugs, he is dieing and likely needs them, but talk about getting hospice involved and some home health care would probably be in order. End of life issues are not easy to deal with, but with the right support you can help your dad get past this life with some dignity and then have the satisfaction of knowing you did your best.
my moms a drug addict i just moved out and into my best friends house