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The controversial singer finally has an alibi for being hooked on drugs, and it's a good one. Her husband Blake Fielder-Civil recently admitted to introducing her to hardcore drugs.

In the U.K. publication News of the World, a remorseful Fielder-Civil takes responsibility for giving his wife crack cocaine in addition to other illegal substances. He claims he would divorce her if it could help save her life.

Us magazine picked up the News of the World report in which, in my opinion, Fielder-Civil is conveyed as someone looking for sympathy.

I appreciate Fielder-Civil for being man enough to admit his wrong. That's always a good starting point. But I question his being so willing to walk away from the marriage. I believe that people need to clean up their own messes. If he is cognizant enough to acknowledge his role in her demise, he should be just as willing to stick with her through her full recovery. I know the subject of her "Rehab" song is a tired joke at this point, but Fielder-Civil's revelation makes a mockery of the hit.

I perceived "Rehab" to be tongue-in-cheek, though I could feel Amy's raw emotion. But where was Blake then? Why wasn't he publically expressing his remorse two years ago, stressing that his wife's refusal to get some help was much more serious than a marketing ploy to sell records?

I have been married for 9 years. I don't want to jinx myself by making that type of a hypothetical comparison. But the thought of brining my wife to such a low and then walking away is troubling? None of the real, dedicated men I know would ever do that to their wives. I am not saying that married couples don't ever face serious problems. What I am saying is to work it out, and that usually means getting help.

If Fielder-Civil is not up to helping her each step of the way, then she is clearly better without him. Considering his own troubles and recent jail stint for assault and attempted bribery charges, he apparently needs help himself.

Call it optimistic. Call it faith. But I don't think that Amy's career has to be over. Of course a lot of damage has been done, but she is a talented woman. You have to consider that despite all of her trials, she has still succeeded thus far. Can you imagine how well she could have performed had she been in her right mind state?

There are plenty artists who have lost their lives to drugs. So my concern is that she has the appropriate intervention to turn her life around. Being a celebrity with an active career is trouble enough. Add to that serious drug problems and around the clock tabloid coverage and the artist is doomed to lose.

The only Psychology class I've taken was Psyc. 101. I'm no Dr. Drew. But it is clear that Amy needs to regroup. She needs to step off of the pressure educed fast track. Music is her muse, so she should continue to make songs as therapy. She needs some solitude and the company of those she trusts. She needs Blake, at times, at least for the exercise of communicating to him her frustrations. She basically needs to detox.

I also think it is a good time for her to call up Natalie Cole, who offered to talk to Amy about her own drug problems. Doctors are always essential to have in the mix, but you can not devalue the impact of practical experience from someone with whom you can relate.

Hopefully, she can turn things around.