Jim Irsay recently had his driving license suspended for refusing a blood test after his arrest for driving and possibly intoxicated. He was found with nearly $30,000 in cash and a number of prescription pain killers
Irsay checked himself into rehab, but I am not sure it is working.
Irsay's comments after the suspension of his license in an article in the Indianapolis Star included the comments, "these diseases, both alcoholism and addiction, much like bipolar or depression and different illnesses, are still not seen as real diseases..." He goes on "I really think the disease aspect gets lost when you're talking about alcoholism and addiction -- it's not like you're battling leukemia or a heart problem."
The difference is Mr. Irsay, no one asks to have leukemia. That one just gets plopped into your lap. Whether or not you start on pain pills though is a whole other issue and I say that as an advocate for treating pain.
One thing, I do know about addiction though is the healing starts when you admit there is a problem. Right now, it appears Mr. Irsay is still ready to blame someone or something else....his genetics, the initial injury or whatnot that caused is back pain, etc.
In an organization that has reportedly pushed pills down the throats of its players, I am a little surprised you want to get into the business of blaming others for creating addiction and then ask for sympathy as if your disease is beyond your control. Maybe I am wrong here, but it seems like the real illness isn't addiction, it's denial.
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