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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
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?
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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.