The Truth

BY: DR. FOREST LEWIS

The "Rich And The Famous" give you the impression that when they have a drug problem, all they need to do is check into a posh inpatient rehab facility, and "Hallelujah," they are cured of their demonic addiction!

Gee, I hate to be the bearer of rotten news, but there "Is No Cure For Your Drug Addiction Problem."  The best that you can hope for is staying sober "Today."  A substance abuse problem is as unctuous as an Al Qaeda terrorist. Just when you think you have conquered your addiction, there you are flat on your back once again. The folks at AA or Narcotics Anonymous will tell you, "Easy Does It, One Day At A Time." These are not just bumper sticker slogans. These words are a warning to those of you caught up in the throes of an addiction.

Let's get one thing straight from the outset, "A Drug Is A Drug, Is A Drug." What this means is, alcohol like cocaine is a drug. Pills are a drug. Marijuana is a drug. Meth is a drug. Mushrooms are a drug. Are you getting my drift? I love Rush Limbaugh. However, I heard him say today that he fixed himself "An Adult Beverage" while watching the democrats make fools of themselves on the Youtube debate the other night.  Rush needs to know that although he was addicted to pain medication, taking a drink caused him to relapse.

Drinking causes those who are in recovery to lower their guard. Eventually, if they continue to drink, they will return to their drug of choice. Remember, folks like Rush are "Addicts." Please understand, I am in no way judging Rush. I am simply providing you with some of the knowledge that I have acquired while working in the field of substance abuse. Some would say that Rush is "Setting Up Reservations To Pick Up And Use In The Future." As smart as this man is, his intellect is no match for his addiction.

Rush spent time in an inpatient unit for his addiction. To the best of my knowledge, he did not participate in an outpatient program. I do not believe that he attends AA or NA meetings. Here is the secret to battling your addiction. If it is severe enough, you spend 30-days in an inpatient unit. After your stay, you quickly enter an outpatient program. AA or NA meetings are part of your treatment plan. Obtaining a sponsor is also factored into your treatment.

I know of few people who can stay sober just by completing an inpatient program. Inpatient is designed to remove you from what we call, "People, Places And Things." Of course the good programs provide you with group psychotherapy, individual work and family therapy. The goal of inpatient is to get you clean and sober; and provide you with a wealth of valuable information needed to battle your addiction for the rest of your life. Yes, I said for the rest of your life!

Once you are diagnosed as being "Dependent" on a substance, licit or illicit, you are in a battle for your life. The actress, Lindsay Lohan is currently fighting for her life. This young woman completed a stint in an expensive inpatient facility. Following her release, what did she do? She went back to "People, Places And Things." The result, Lindsay Lohan relapsed quickly. She relapsed because she lacked respect for her addiction. All of the money in the world can not protect her from this predator. Nor can not stop this juggernaut!

Lindsay Lohan will die from her addiction to cocaine and alcohol, or she will end up like the once beautiful actress, Yasmine Bleeth of "BayWatch, " or Lauren Twes of "The Love Boat." Bleeth could scare the hell out of Frankenstein with her looks today. See, this is what crack cocaine will do to you. The "White Lady," one of the many monikers given to this drug, will promise you the world.  What you end up getting is zip, zero, nada. For her part, Lauren Twes lost her beautiful Hollywood home to cocaine. Who will ever forget "Julie" the cruise director on the Love Boat? Ms. Twes was the girl that every man wanted to marry. She was perky and drop dead georgeous. I have no idea as to what she looks like today.

My heart goes out to Lindsay Lohan. She was arrested and charged with DUI on Tuesday morning. Police reportedly told TMZ that they found a small amount of cocaine in Lohan's pants pockets when they searched her.  Lohan was booked and released on 25-thousand dollars bail.

The socialists media needs to get this one right. They need to tell America that an inpatient unit for substance abusers is just the beginning of a long, hard road. Failing to tell the American people the truth about substance abuse will only get more young people like Lohan and Yasmine Bleeth into deeper trouble. But we are dealing with a media today that finds it difficult to tell the truth about anything. They couldn't care less about Lindsay Lohan. They just want to exploit her situation for the sake of ratings. And that is a tragedy!

This young woman is screaming out for help. And her pals are telling her, "Let's Have One More, For The Good Times."

Lindsay, I hope you wake up in time!

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