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Old 10-08-2015, 10:00 AM   #909
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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction View Post
It's not like someone is an addict one day, then goes to rehab and is cured. It's a lifelong affliction.

Addiction is recognized as a disease and I think a case can be made that it is an occupational hazard for hockey players that are prescribed strong pain killers.

Is it any different than say a coal miner getting treated for lung disease, then having relapsing health issues after the treatment?
I could be wrong, but I think timbit was referring to Richard's responsibility in terms of his lack of conditioning, preparation, partying it up in Vegas too much, etc.
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