Jodie Sweetin Investigated for Substance Abuse
According to People magazine, the Orange County Family Court has launched an emergency investigation on Jodie Sweetin regarding substance abuse, which was raised by her estranged husband.
"It's primarily alcohol [abuse] but there's also concern regarding methamphetamines," said Robert Benavente, the lawyer for ex-husband Cody Herpin.
Sweetin's lawyer denies all claims. "Jodie absolutely has not relapsed into using meth. She merely confessed to having several glasses of wine over dinner recently and felt guilty about that. She is currently in a 12-step program and is working hard on her sobriety. She wants to be clean and sober from everything," said Wilma Presley.
The judge ruled that Sweetin's custody over eight-month-old daughter Zoie must be in her parent's home, where she currently resides, or under their supervision. Additionally, she must share custody with her ex-husband equally.
According to a court psychiatrist, she testified that Sweetin is not a threat to the child. The next hearing is scheduled for Feb. 9.
Sweetin, 26, filed for legal separation with Herpin on Nov. 19, seeking joint custody. According to documents filed by the Full House star, the couple was facing dire financial issues.
Herpin responded to Sweetin's request on Dec. 4 seeking sole custody.
Sweetin is recovering from a two year battle over alcohol and meth; she has publicly acknowledged her two year disorder.
