John says his wife, Heather, is one of the most brilliant nurses he has ever known — she even graduated valedictorian of her class in nursing school.

But after suffering from extreme back pain, Heather admits she turned into a real-life “Nurse Jackie” and began to take pain meds … eventually stealing them from her job at the hospital. Now, John and Heather are both blaming each other for Heather’s inability to stop using and their constant, even sometimes physical, confrontations. Heather’s 18-year-old son, Cameron, begs his mother to get clean before she loses her career and her life. Also, Dr. Phil interviews New York Times best-selling author Mitch Albom about his latest book, The Next Person You Meet in Heaven.

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• Husband And Wife Blame Each Other For Their Own Substance Abuse Problems

  

• 'I've Come To Terms With The Fact That She May Just Die Soon,' Teen Says About Mom Who Abuses Drugs

  

• Nurse Addicted To Meds Says She And Friends Trade Pills 'Almost Like We’re Trading Baseball Cards'

  

• 'I'm Interested In Saving Your Life,' Dr. Phil Tells Guest

  

• Author Mitch Albom Discusses His New Novel 'The Next Person You Meet In Heaven'

  

• Today’s Takeaway: The Opioid Crisis In America