article_snippet.sent: Since Brooke first appeared on the hit reality show in 2010, Richards' sobriety has been Brooke major storyline, with Brooke recent relapse driving a wedge between Kim and sister Kyle's already strained relationship.
article_snippet.sent: The resulting slurred speech and drunken-seeming antics at a ladies poker night galvanized the women on the hit reality show.
article_snippet.sent: And the marijuana revelation by Chad is new one, and follows a Housewives trip to Amsterdam later in the season where all the ladies except Kim went to a coffee shop to try edible marijuana.
article_snippet.sent: Kyle refused to try it on camera, but Brooke said Kim's sister does smoke pot recreationally.
article_snippet.sent: Kim loudly abstained from the whole marijuana situation and said Brooke was maintaining Brooke sobriety.
article_snippet.sent: The sisters have had major issues over Kim's drinking problem .
article_snippet.sent: According to Richards, Kim's drunken actions were brought on after watching the three-part reunion for the seventh season, which left her 'distraught' and 'very embarrassed'.
highlights_snippet.sent: Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star confessed to Dr. Phil that Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star is struggling with alcohol in emotional interview set to air April 28 .
  