In the January 24, 2008 edition of the Los Angels Times, Dana Parsons, writes about a man called Tim Chapman. Mr. Chapman is one of the true heroes of the addiction treatment field. He toils unknown and unrecognized with "everyday addicts" who are the norm in this country. Referring to high-profile stars he is quoted as saying "if they have the disease of addiction, they have more similarities than differences with Joe Schmo sitting around a table."
This is the borrom line in addiction, it does not recognize fame, fortune, occupation, class or intellect. It cuts across all ethnic and religious groups. People can and do recover in anonimity; not on reality television
Yes, I am referring to Celebrity Rehab again. I am horrified at the way these people are being exploited and question whether they will gain the will to recover. The whole situation is very sad, especially since there are small underfunded programs all across this country who strive on a daily basis to help people recover.
Please stop the madness!
Yes, Mr. Chapman is a true hero.
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