Nice to see that he's finally come clean after denying it quite a few times.
But hey he's Limbaugh, so the dittoheads automatically give him a buy.
larry
At 03:18 PM 10/10/2003, you wrote:
>http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/031010/laf041_1.html
>
>NEW YORK, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Rush Limbaugh today issued the
>following statement on his radio program:
>"You know I have always tried to be honest with you and open about my
>life. So I need to tell you today that part of what you have heard and
>read is correct. I am addicted to prescription pain medication.
>
>"I first started taking prescription painkillers some years ago when my
>doctor prescribed them to treat post surgical pain following spinal
>surgery. Unfortunately, the surgery was unsuccessful and I continued to
>have severe pain in my lower back and also in my neck due to herniated
>discs. I am still experiencing that pain. Rather than opt for additional
>surgery for these conditions, I chose to treat the pain with prescribed
>medication. This medication turned out to be highly addictive.
>
>"Over the past several years I have tried to break my dependence on pain
>pills and, in fact, twice checked myself into medical facilities in an
>attempt to do so. I have recently agreed with my physician about the
>next steps.
>
>"Immediately following this broadcast, I am checking myself into a
>treatment center for the next 30 days to once and for all break the hold
>this highly addictive medication has on me. The show will continue
>during this time, of course, with an array of guest hosts you have come
>to know and respect.
>
>"I am not making any excuses. You know, over the years athletes and
>celebrities have emerged from treatment centers to great fanfare and
>praise for conquering great demons. They are said to be great role
>models and examples for others. Well, I am no role model. I refuse to
>let anyone think I am doing something great here, when there are people
>you never hear about, who face long odds and never resort to such
>escapes. They are the role models. I am no victim and do not portray
>myself as such. I take full responsibility for my problem.
>
>"At the present time, the authorities are conducting an investigation,
>and I have been asked to limit my public comments until this
>investigation is complete. So I will only say that the stories you have
>read and heard contain inaccuracies and distortions, which I will clear
>up when I am free to speak about them.
>
>"I deeply appreciate all your support over this last tumultuous week. It
>has sustained me. I ask now for your prayers. I look forward to resuming
>our excursion into broadcast excellence together."
>
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