Don’t bother confronting a pill thief; tell her husband instead
Dear Doug: Pill Thief
Dear Doug:
A family friend, Anita, who has had drug problems and been diagnosed with a "chemical imbalance"she treats with drug therapy, recently stayed at our home. After she returned home to her husband and children, I found several empty bottles of medication, including strong narcotics that my husband used after surgery last year. No one other than Anita could have taken these drugs.
We have no idea what to do. We don't want to tell Anita's husband, who might leave her, but are concerned for the children. Should we tell her husband, confront Anita, or what?
Signed,
Victim of a Pharmaceutical Addict
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Dear Victim,
Other columnists might suggest that you calmly discuss the missing medications with Anita, ...
