Addiction

Maria's Good Husband And Provider Smokes Marijuana Daily

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Maria and her good husband have two children, 11 and 6. They're happily married except for one small thing: he loves to smoke marijuana, though he never smokes in front of the children. He lost one job due to a failed drug test but ultimately landed an even better one, and the pot use continued.

Shawn's Husband Wants Her To Accept His Pot Smoking

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Shawn and her husband have been married for 20 years. He has always had a drinking problem, but now he's smoking pot daily, even after being prescribed pain pills. She wants him to stop drinking and smoking while she's around.

Angel's Husband Was Told To Continue Using Heroin By His Doctor

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 03 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Angel's husband is a heroin addict. He finally went to a doctor for help, but rather than receiving a prescription to help overcome his addiction, the doctor told him to continue using... and divorce his wife!

Marie Wants To Help Her Alcoholic Brother

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Marie and her brother grew up in a very troubled, broken home. Their neglectful mother was an alcoholic who spent time in prison, and that's when they lived with their strict father. Once released, their mother continued to drink, eventually dying from her alcoholism. Her brother is now angry and also an alcoholic. He works, is a father of two but still nurses his anger and resentment for his troubled past.

Cheryl's Husband Smokes Pot Every Day

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Cheryl and her husband have been married for 13 years, and during this time he has smoked marijuana every day. He smokes as soon as he gets up and as soon as he gets home from work. He doesn't hide his paraphernalia from the children, and even says he doesn't care if they smoke or not.

Eileen's Husband Is Abusing His Pain Meds

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Eileen is concerned about her husband. He takes narcotics legitimately for chronic pain but doesn't take them as prescribed. He is now having angry outbursts, even stomping on a brand new iPad in a fit of rage. He has firearms, and threatens to kill people who he perceives as doing him wrong and he won't forgive or forget anything that any has done to him. She asks if she should tell someone what's going on, or leave it alone because she doesn't want to get him in trouble. Can he be committed to a psych hospital against his will?

Does "Whichway" Give Her Boyfriend One More Chance?

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

"Whichway" has been in a long term relationship with a long term marijuana smoker. She has felt alone much of the time, so ended the relationship. Now he says he needs help, and she moved back in with him because that broke her heart.

Cate's Addicted Friend Is Spiraling Out Of Control

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Cate has a 15 year friend, but during the past year she has become addicted to some drug. She lost her nursing job, has become very thin with stringy hair and skin outbreaks, and is always picking at her skin.

Dave's Wife Is Destroying The Family With Alcohol And Pot

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Dave has been married for four years. With three children, everything was fine until his wife started working part time. That's when she started staying after work to drink with her coworkers, then smoke pot, and even engage in sexting with one of his "friends".

Can Adam Trust His Addict Wife?

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT

When Adam married his wife, her mother tried to warn him about the wild ride he was about to take. During the years, she has cheated on him, abused drugs, physically and mentally abused him, left him for another man and ended up in prison for drugs. He raised their two children the best he could.

Rachel's Ex Smokes Pot Every Day. Does She Tell Their Sons?

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Rachel married at 19 and had two sons. Ten years later she learned her husband had smoked pot every day of their marriage. He repeatedly promised to quit, but never did. Three years ago, after 21 years of marriage, she filed for divorce. Now her oldest son who is 17 insults her new boyfriend and blames her for the divorce.

Shelby's Ex Smokes Weed All Day, Every Day

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Shelby had a 52 year old boyfriend who smoked pot daily, accused her of cheating and blamed her for all his problems.

Christine's Son Smokes Pot, Chugs Beer And Pops Xanax

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Christine's 26 year old son was using heroin and eventually stopped on his own. His GP prescribed Xanax for anxiety, as well as a prescription for marijuana! Now he's taking the Xanax, smoking the pot, playing video games, surfing the Net and drinking beer, daily -- but at least no heroin, for now.

Stacie's Sister Has A Gambling Addiction

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Stacie has a sister with a gambling addiction and she admits to it. She stole $15,000 from their mother who is in a nursing home. She and her other sisters repaid the money to keep their sister out of jail, but now Sis is not going to the necessary recovery sessions.

Ginger's Addict Husband Says, "It's My Life!"

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Ginger married her addict husband in 2001, who relapsed many times. After being clean for eight years, he hurt his back and started taking pain meds and muscle relaxers, which took over his life. They lost their savings, their house, everything.

Sarah's Husband Smokes Weed And Chats It Up With Women

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Sarah’s husband smokes weed and chats it up with random girls on Facebook. When she tries to get him to stop he verbally abuses her. She does not love him or respect him and, in fact, can no longer stand to be in the same room with him. BUT, he has a good job and says he loves her.

Renee's Husband Blames Her For Everything When He's High

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Renee's husband smokes marijuana, and she's got to walk on eggshells after he's high because he gets very defensive and argumentative. He denies he has a problem, and even blames her for his use.

Joan Debates: Stay Or Leave Her Alcoholic Husband After 32 Years?

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Joan has been married for 32 years to a husband who has verbally, emotionally and sometimes physically abused her. He's also an alcoholic and smokes pot. She has filed for divorce and got a restraining order, but he wants to reconcile. She listed her demands, but he doesn't agree with them, especially the one where he must leave the woman he's shacking up with and get his own place in order to work things out.

Jackie Thinks Her Sister Is A Gambling Addict; Mom Says NO!

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Jackie is worried about her sister and brother-in-law. They gamble -- often -- and travel out of town at least four times a month to casinos. She knows because they post everything on Facebook. She wants the family to host an intervention, but now mom is so angry she's no longer talking to Jackie.

Did Cigarettes And Alcohol Causes Jessica's Husband To Start Marijuana?

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT

For 22 years Jessica's husband was addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. Now, at 5' 9" and 128 pounds, he smokes marijuana for relief. Though she has enabled him to continue this abuse, it’s gotten so bad that she's considering leaving, thinking he may be slowly killing himself while she stands by doing nothing.

Kacy Gave Her Pot Addicted Husband An Ultimatum

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Kacy married her high school sweetheart when she was 20. A year later they had a daughter, and her life was perfect. Perfect, until she discovered he was addicted to marijuana. She gave him the ultimatum -- his family or pot. He chose pot.

Should Barbara Leave Her Meth Addicted Husband?

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Barbara's husband is addicted to meth. One day she called his probation officer to see if he kept his appointment, resulting in a drug test which he failed. This led to six months in jail. He says they will talk out their problems, but she's wondering if she can ever trust him.

Does Claudia Leave Her Drunken, Hungover Husband, Or Is This Her Life?

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Claudia and her husband have been married two years. For the first year she was sick of her husband, because he was always drunk. This past year he decided to only get drunk on weekends. Now whenever she wants to do something on the weekend, he's sick with a hangover, if not drunk. He knows she won't leave because she loves him, and he says if she leaves he would just die.

Faith's Husband Refuses To Give Up Marijuana For Religious Reasons

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Faith has been married for 7 years. Her husband is a Rastafarian, a religion that promotes smoking marijuana. It's gotten bad, though, and she's certain he's now addicted. He will not quit, saying smoking pot is who he is and a part of his worship. He doesn't work, but she will feel bad if she divorces him, because she and their children are his only family. That, plus he has no job and won't be able to support himself.

Rita's Gambling Is Causing Her To Lose Her Home

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Rita is a single mother of three and has hit rock bottom. Her friends took her for an evening of gambling, and despite her monetary problems, she was overcome by the rush of gaming. Now she cannot stop, borrowing here and there to gamble away. She's about to be evicted, and she and the children will be on the street. She's considering stealing, and doesn't know where to turn.