Something very few people on here know about me, but it’s relevant to this topic.
I’ve been a chronic pain patient for over 4 years now after suffering a very severe bad back injury. I have had to go through detox and treatment for addiction, as did Rush, to pain meds.
I am currently on narcotic pain relievers again - under the supervision of a pain doctor. It is either that or not be able to function.
I am prescribed other medications that help with severe back pain that are not narcotics but nonetheless addictive.
Under strict supervision from a well trained pain control doctor, family support and having my husband count my pills, I am a very controlled but safe “addict”.
I know the type of pain Rush is in, I also know he has access to the best doctors in the country and full time medical staff if needed. I am also sure he is being prescribed medications for his chronic pain with full knowledge of his past problems.
If he is back on pain medication to control his chronic pain, while it isn’t 100% certain he will not have a problem again, it is very possible to be medically treated for pain even after addiction, and not go into the “bad” side of addiction.
From personal experience, when your quality of life deteriorates severely. When your body begins to be harmed from chronic pain (high blood pressure, heart problems, additional injuries are all common) a person weighs their options and decides if the risk is worth it.
Having a life back, for me, was worth the risk. I’m sure Rush fully understands this.
WE do not need to start rumor mongering or questioning what he is doing to care for himself. Let DU, TMZ etc handle that.
Prayers for a speedy recovery Rush.
Thanks for that Brytani...it needed to be said. Chronic pain is the worst thing in the world and we have no right to judge anyone’s decision to do anything they need to do to have relief and some quality of life.
Excellent post.