Gibson enters rehab after DUI arrest

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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.