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jwhouk:
The first step is admitting you have a problem. She never got to that point.
Patrick:
--- Quote from: Zingoleb on 26 Jul 2011, 17:09 ---Too soon, Pat.
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I wasn't gonna wait the whole 24...
Lupercal:
--- Quote from: Tom on 26 Jul 2011, 04:46 ---Shame on you. Substance abuse, depression and other ills are very serious yet treatable issues. It's terrifying that instead of offering support to people suffering from these issues we turn their disease into a public joke and source of ridicule. Personally, I find Russel Brand gross, super gross but this blog post is certainly worth your time.
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They are very serious and very treatable, yes. But it is surely up to the individual to get themselves in there. Hendrix, Keith Moon, Bonham, Phil Lynott etc died due to substance abuse because they had it all too much too fast and never really came to the point of getting rehabilitated (was that less common in the 70s?).
I'm not saying anyone deserves death, but surely people like Winehouse were aware of the consequences of her actions. And these things are only turned into public jokes and sources of ridicule when the person strives for more abuse rather than admitting they have a problem and treating it. And also have to agree that the idea of "wasted talent" does come in here, unfortunately.
Tom:
It is laughable to even suggest that all addicts are or should be able to admit they have a problem and get it treated.
Lupercal:
So when they say the first step is admittance...?
After reading a few biographies from various celebrities who have had drug problems, it generally seems to be admit you have a problem, treat problem, and enjoy your life. I don't think that its "laughable" to suggest that. Unless you're a lot more learned about this whole thing than most here? I'm not pretending to be an expert.
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