[truth_seeker]

"I was thinking about Rush and the 12 steps and I don't have a good feeling about his truly being able to do this program. You obviously know what I mean. The guy is all ego. That's his schtick...he wouldn't be Rush otherwise."

Don't jump to conclusions. If I was giving him advice, I would have suggested taking a one year leave of absence, from broadcasting.

I'd say that if he wants the best over the rest of his life, one year is a small price.

I'd say that after one year, he may not even want to be a conservative talk radio person. He might want to open a rehab facility for people that get addicted to prescription pain meds.

Anything less might turn out to be half-measures. There is nothing magic about "30" days. There seems to be something significant, about investing one year.

I have seen this work in others.

[Hildy]

But I've also seen 30 days work. But I agree, this is about his life and he should take as much time as he needs, not a self imposed carved in stone timetable. That's imposing your will now, isn't it?

[longtermmemmory]

actually getting back in the saddle with work is good therapy. Its part of the treatment.

Rush's addiction also has medical issues which must be addressed.