he did, especially after years of poisonous condemnations of drug
addicts. He deserves the opportunity to kick this with the support of
anyone who's been through this or knows anyone who's been through this,
and I hope he'll get to know - first hand - the diverse community of
people who have been horribly affected by drug and alcohol addiction and
that he returns to his show with some degree of humility and
understanding after this. Maybe even realize the incredible toll the
demonization of drug addiction has taken on this country.
Who knows? I wish the bastard the best of luck.
- Jim
Dan Phillips (CFXHosting.com) 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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