Is his wife buying into his belief the "everyone is doing it."? Maybe he only thinks everyone is doing it because that is who he chooses to be around and to hang around. As a recovering addict, I no longer surround myself with people that do crack. That could be detrimental. But when I was using, those were the only people I hung with. I even wouldn't go around my family and friends that didn't use.

Hello Tropper:
I feel sad and can identify with both the wife and the active user. Having been in both places. I was never as naive as to believe my ex's addiction to other meds was not harmful but wanted to believe. (more of a denial thaaaaaang) You know?
I am happy your out of harms way and in a healthier lifestyle. Also, your sharing your story.
Yes, crack ruines lives. My friends "boyfriend" just lost his uncle of 50 years of age. Found him in the bathtub with a crack pipe. He had just been released from hospital due to related issues acute from crack use. This is another beings
life whose soul was not able to dance on this plain before natural passing.
Compassionately, Namaste'
Sherose
Its sad just sad, it trully steals your life!

It's not about choice. These people are addicts who have forever lost the power to, "choose to use or stop." They have the illusion of choice, that's all. Their alcoholic/addict life seems the only normal one to them. They can't imagine life without the use of drugs. That shit owns them, it is their master. Until they see that, thay have very little chance at recovery.