Debby says she first tried the powerful painkiller Hydrocodone years ago after a back injury, and she’s been hooked ever since. The 58-year-old certified medical assistant admits to popping as many as 60 pills a day, calling in fake prescriptions and stealing from friends and family to feed her $600-a-month addiction. Struggling to pay her bills, Debby says she has even shot up heroin because it’s cheaper. She says her habit has cost her several jobs, and she even spent 15 days in jail for prescription forgery, but she just can’t kick it. She continues to seek jobs in the medical field and says she’ll do anything to get her next fix, including inflicting injury on herself and making appointments with as many as 100 different doctors in the hopes that they'll write her a prescription. Debby says she has already destroyed her relationship with her daughter, Heather, and fears she’s also pushing away her son, Kyle, and mother, Marieta. Hear what they have to say about Debby’s drug dependence. And, see what happens when Debby faces Heather for the first time in eight years! Then, former Dr. Phil guest and recovering addict Joani gives Debby firsthand advice on getting clean. Will Debby accept Dr. Phil’s help? If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you won’t want to miss this show!
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