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'I AM ADDICTED TO PRESCRIPTION PAIN MEDICATION'

Authors :
Thomas, Evan
Campo-Flores, Arian
Skipp, Catharine
Brant, Martha
Hosenball, Mark
Rosenberg, Debra
Clift, Eleanor
Peraino, Kevin
Smalley, Suzanne
Meadows, Susannah
Tyre, Peg
Sinderbrand, Rebecca
Source :
Newsweek. 10/20/2003, Vol. 142 Issue 16, p42-47. 6p. 14 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Focuses on radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh, who admitted that he is addicted to prescription pain medication. Background on Limbaugh's exposure as a pain-pill addict; Decision to enter a rehabilitation center; Limbaugh's ideology of self-reliance; Biographical and career details; How Limbaugh acquired large supplies of painkiller pills; Possibility of a criminal trial; Importance of being open about his problem.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00289604
Volume :
142
Issue :
16
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Newsweek
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
11058037