Makes me think of "gluttony short of ruin" out of the 12-and-12- indulging his desires instead of working his program. I recognize a tendency towards that in myself, my 1st 4th step focused on part of that probably my 2nd one will too. The cravings of various kinds are always there, the more indulged the stronger they are- its about ego and separation- or in other words, the spiritual malady. Might be he hasn't hit his bottom yet- or ever thoroughly worked his AA program.
But consider his lady isn't getting a great deal; a recovery "pro" possibly in some form of frequent relapse, fired from a previous job for drug abuse, opting out of supporting his family. Not a pleasant prospect- perhaps fun as long as the money lasts & what then....?