Seriously, these people are SO SELFISH. I understand they're hurting, but come on, drunk driving? Why harm other people rather than stay home and get bombed? I don't get this kind of behavior. Addicts need to stay home.
http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_21276413/hicks-rick-springfield-cuts-deal-dui-case?source=rss
Addicts don't recognize their problem. Your post describes the essence of the problem.
Posted by: M Madness | August 10, 2012 at 05:24 PM
It's true, and I've seen the hell of someone outside the addiction trying to control it. But it still makes me angry that DUIs are so commonplace!
Posted by: Kristin Billerbeck | August 10, 2012 at 05:28 PM
Oh, Rick. :(
Posted by: NickinooOz | August 10, 2012 at 05:28 PM
Addicts are very selfish. It's only about what they think they "need" & they'll do anything to get it. They can't see anything else and if they do they simple don't care bc the addiction is stronger than any other emotion thu might feel.
Posted by: Tonya | August 10, 2012 at 08:02 PM
I had a bible study where we were talking about addictions and it was pointed out that most addicts don't know how deep their problem goes until they have to confront it or are forced to confront it (ie getting arrested). I had a co-worker who was complaining that drunk driving laws were too strict. My first though was "I am never going to a company party with her in attendance." She had no clue how her driving was going to effect others.
Posted by: Tony | August 11, 2012 at 06:47 AM
I was a Rick Springfield fan in high school :-) so I read his autobiography/memoir (fyi-it was really well written - don't know if he had help with it) and it seems like he has battled this addictive personality his whole life - I hope he can get some real help before he seriously hurts himself or other people.
Posted by: Chris P. | August 11, 2012 at 12:30 PM