Gibson enters rehab after DUI arrest

[amber]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

What I find distasteful, is that although he likely is a raging alcoholic, he IMO is using that to excuse his behavior. I mean I am glad he is getting treatment, but I question whether he sudden lust for the treatment is really an attempt to try and save his a$$.

I don't question it, I'm sure of it. Not saying he hasn't wanted to quit before, but has he ever before taken any steps to do so? He has 100 billion dollars, he could get the best treatment, and has the ability to fill his downtime when he's tempted to drink with all kind of fabulous activities.

[strandinthewind]

Hollywood follows that classic pattern - screw up - go to "rehab" -- I mean remember Michael Jackson's sudden need for addition to pills in the midst of the frist sexual abuse trial Also, La Nicks blaming everything on the Klonopin and, to a lesser extent, the coke. I am sure she was addcited, but that is such an overused excuse.

[estranged4life]

Charges swirl that actor received special treatment

a 'celebrity' getting special treatment???...Say it isnt so (Of course I say this sarcastically).

Personally, I think Mr.Gibson needs a 'dixie cup' full of 'Jim Jones special cool-aid'...As do many others in Hollyweird.

[David]

Why is he drinking so much? And why is he driving inebriated?

[Jason T.]

Thanks Mel -- I have faith in God once more!