[Yaelle]

Matthew Perry is the better example. I believe most celebrities who come forward with addictions are "caught" in possession or breaking other laws, like driving under the influence. Matthew Perry self-reported his abuse and recovery (-ies?) and was never caught by the police for anything. That is Rush's situation.

[NYCVirago]

Matthew Perry is the better example. I believe most celebrities who come forward with addictions are "caught" in possession or breaking other laws, like driving under the influence. Matthew Perry self-reported his abuse and recovery (-ies?) and was never caught by the police for anything. That is Rush's situation.

Good points. This is really unprecented for the prosecutors to be swooping down on Rush. And, to talk like a liberal here for a sec, won't this kind of action (e.g. prosecuting somebody who admitted his addiction to legal painkillers) prevent others from getting the help they need for treatment? You know if this were a liberal the prosecutors were going after, that this is what they'd be saying!