Approx how long to detox?  Approx how long will a severe alcoholic (2 packs cigarettes/day also) take to detox?

My neighbor is in the hospital for an emergency cancer operation ...

Joe, I have 2 questions. What do you say to someone who falls off the wagon? And do you demand honesty regarding past infidelity in your marriage?  My long marriage to an alcoholic began falling apart last year as my AH wanted to leave me. I have now learned about Alcoholism- I would have never said ...

How can I deal with my husband?  I have only been married for a little over a year. My husband had smoked marijuana before we got married but said he had stopped after having our daughter....

How do you get through to an alcoholic?  My husband of 15 yrs is an alcoholic and it seems like his drinking is getting worse! I have a 10 and 12 year old boys. They are tired of living with a ...

Detox from alcohol: Is there a medicine one can take to alleviate the cravings?  I've been an active alcoholic for about 40 years now. I've detoxed a few times in jail and a couple of times at self-will.

I'm going to give this another ...

Hi Joe, my husband is an alcoholic and in denial.  Hi Joe,

My husband (40 years old) of 16 years has been drinking for at least 20 years. He drinks alone and I had to separate from him 5 months ago....

I don't how to honestly deal with my daughters drinking?  My 50-year-old daughter will not admit she is drinking alcohol. She has lost her job, her drivers license–and her husband will soon be getting a divorce ...

God and AA  Do you have to believe in God to attend AA or Al-Anon meetings?

Friend using meth?  I have a friend that has just started using Meth.

I’m scared and don’t know what to do?

Do parents have to go to Al-Anon meetings?  Hello ,
I have a son who is in rehab for alcohol for the third time. He seems to be doing well this time. He is choosing to live in another state and ...

Teen Drinking  Dear Joe,

Is it a good idea for my teen to drink at home under my supervision? I know he is going to drink so I'd rather have him do it where I can ...

Hi Joe, i am concerned i might be becoming an early alcoholic bc of my addiction problems. am i an alcoholic in the making?  I am a recovering narcotic addict been clean and sober now for 11 yrs off narcotics. Methadone program for 10 yrs. Off now for 9 months. I am bipolar adhd ...

Worried my son will never recover?  Hi Joe:

I purchased your book in Jan. I read it from front to back several times for more than one reason. It was so full of information I wanted to ...

Husband needs to back off?  Dear Joe:
My son went to rehab for 30 days and just got out of jail after 45 days. He is back living with my husband and me. My husband calls him constantly ...

How can I be supportive and forgiving when I am so hurt?  Dear Joe,

My daughter, who is 18, has had drug and alcohol problems off and on for the past four years, trying to deal with being molested and tensions ...

Why is alcoholism/addiction called an “insidious” disease?  Why is alcoholism/addiction called an “insidious” disease?

How can I tell if someone is addicted or just a heavy user?  How can I tell if someone is addicted or just a heavy user? What signs and symptoms should I look for? When do I need to start to be concerned?

Fiance's need to get drunk every night?  Dear Joe,
I came across your site but I don’t have the money to buy a book or anything. I need help because I’m not able to deal with my live-in fiance’...

Is an addict or alcoholic ever cured?  My husband has been drinking since he was a kid. Thankfully he has stopped drinking and is now in recovery. When will he be cured? Is he already cured?...