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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

About To Lose Their Home, Julie's Husband Still Won't Give Up Weed

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Julie's husband has smoked marijuana since he was 13. He smokes first thing in the morning, all day and before he goes to bed. When he works -- with children -- he smokes on breaks. He went to an inpatient rehab for 21 days, was clean for 60 days, but now he's back at it. They're about to lose their home to foreclosure, and she wants to know if she should take their five month old baby and leave, or is there still hope? What do you think?

Lynette's Husband Doesn't See A Problem With Marijuana

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:00:33 GMT

Lynette and her husband have been married for 30 years and she loves him dearly. He smoked pot before they married, and still does to this day. However, now he smokes all the time, even when he drives. He carries his pipe in his pocket always, and doesn't see a problem. She loves her husband, but hates the way he acts when he's high, which is most of the time. She asks what she can do. Advice?

Andrea's Husband Says He Smokes Weed To Deal With Her Drama

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:00:09 GMT

Andrea wants her husband to stop smoking marijuana. He puts her down, calls her names, breaks things and steals her money to buy his weed, all the while telling her he smokes weed in order to put up with her. She's the only one working, and he steals money from her to pay for his drug. Do you think this marriage is fixable? She thinks if he'll just give up the weed he will get better.

Susan's Husband Is Facing Jail Because Of Marijuana

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 06:00:50 GMT

Susan's husband was on probation. Many times she thought she smelled pot on him, which he denied over and over and over. Now, mere weeks before being released from probation, he failed a drug test. He's going to court, and most likely jail, for probation violation. He yells and cusses at her, even in front of her family, and she's at a loss as to what to do. He bought a detox kit, but it didn't work and he blames her. She asks for advice.

Cetty's Abusive, Pot Addicted Husband Refuses To Leave

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 06:00:04 GMT

Cetty's husband is 51 and has been smoking pot since he was 13. She has watched many family members die agonizing deaths by gasping for air from lung disease, but he will not quit smoking nor verbally abusing her. She told him she's tired of him, his abuse and his pot, and to leave. BUT he refuses, so she asks advice. What say you?

Mary's Husband Is Leaving Her .... Again

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 06:00:41 GMT

Mary's 56 year old husband says he's leaving her, again. Last time he left it was to spend quality time with his ex-wife in a motel room with alcohol and marijuana, but insists they didn't "do" anything. He never spends time with men his own age, but rather guys the ages of his sons. For ten years they lost their home and their boys due to drug use and she is getting so tired of it. She wants to know how to make it work -- OR wonders is it time to kick him out? What would you advise her?

Les's Alcoholic Husband Refuses To Give Up Pot, Despite Her Asthma

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:00:12 GMT

Les has been married to her husband for 9 years. He was an alcoholic and heavy pot user, but 2 years ago went through rehab for alcoholism. However, he refused to give up the pot. Now he has a prescription for the marijuana, and bought land in a neighboring state where it's legal to grow it. His "farm" is his passion, and he refused to stop smoking inside, even though she has asthma. She has filed for divorce, but can't get over the guilt of her not living up to "for better, for worse' and 'til death do us part." Thoughts?

Charles's Son Is Addicted To Oxycontin; His Wife Is An Alcoholic

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 27 May 2012 18:00:41 GMT

Charles's oldest son is in his mid 20's and is struggling with an Oxycontin addiction. He realized his wife was drinking plenty, and asked her to go 30 days without a drink. She got on the defensive, but failed the 30 day test. He then asked her to drink only what he gave her, and again she failed. Now he's wondering if his son's addiction is due to his wife's addiction. Do you think a child is doomed to a life of addiction just because of a parent? Weigh in.

Esie Figured He Would Change Once They Had Children

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:00:51 GMT

When Esie and her husband married, she always thought he'd give up the drugs once they had children. Now the children are 20, 19 and 15. Her husband lost his job because he repeatedly couldn't get there on time due to his drug abuse. She put the house up for short sale and she wants a separation. Problem is, she worries where he'll go since he has no job and no money. She's looking for advice. Thoughts?