Dear Prudence,
My best friend recently confided in me that his wife has been addicted to prescription sleeping pills for five years. He’s also confessed that he’s been helping her secure them illegally. She has a pre-existing heart condition and other health issues related to excessive alcohol use, so I am really concerned about the continuing risks to her health and the legal implications should something bad happen. She’s not open to discussing her addiction or changing behavior and he’s adamant that he won’t force her or stop enabling her. I really wish he hadn’t told me but I can’t put that genie back in the bottle, so what are my responsibilities here and what can I do besides shutting my mouth?