[jsbankston]

It worries me that the pundits maintain that Rush's addiction is not all that bad because he is addicted to prescription drugs given originally given to him to treat pain. That is all fine and good and even understandable but is of no consequence whatsoever while he is fighting against his addiction and for his life.

[uncbob]

It worries me that the pundits maintain that Rush's addiction is not all that bad because he is addicted to prescription drugs given originally given to him to treat pain.

True and it also depends on whether he still really has pain problems or if he just liked the effects

If he still has pain in addition to liking the effects then he really has a problem because he has to fight the addiction and will still have pain
A Double Whammy

Might sound goofy but he will be better off if he was just hooked on the high

[bobsatwork]

It worries me that the pundits maintain that Rush's addiction is not all that bad because he is addicted to prescription drugs ... I don't think they are saying this at all. What many are saying is that Rushs' path to addiction is starkly different from the typical street junkie. He was not seeking a new high, or a way to drop out. Doctors were trying to help him deal with pain. You are absolutely right. His addiction is no less than the junkies, or easier to cure. Anyone who does not sympathize with this aspect of his situation is blinded by hate. HOWEVER, if Rush then bought drugs ILLEGALLY, then he made a choice, and that choice has consequences.