Howard Stern Comments on Artie Lange: Drug Addiction?
Artie Lange is famous for being the comedic sidekick to the notorious Howard Stern on “The Howard Stern Show” on Sirius XM radio. Unfortunately, Lange was hospitalized this weekend. The reason for his hospitalization was undisclosed to the public, but rumors abound: most believe that Lange’s long struggle with drugs and alcohol either resulted in overdose or that he suffered an accident or illness that is drug or alcohol related.
Howard Stern Comments on Artie Lange, Addiction, and the Future of the Show
Despite rumors that Lange’s hospitalization and the issues that led up to it are serious enough to warrant his replacement on “The Howard Stern Show,” Stern himself disagrees, according to Gather.com. When asked about the rumors that Lange may be replaced by Jim Breur, Stern said that there was no truth to the story.
Stern made a public comment recently stating: “We all have our demons. Artie has given this show tremendous moments of great comedy. He’s a tremendous contributor. He is a good man. Don’t forget how great he is.”
Robin Quivers, a co-host on “The Howard Stern Show,” had nothing but good things to say about Lange as well: “[He] is the most loving guy, always giving.”
The Secret of Drug Addiction
None of Lange’s friends or family is commenting on the reason for his hospitalization, not even the usual “exhaustion” malady that so often seems to plague celebrities dealing with drug abuse issues. While Stern alluded to the well-known issues he has had, he is supporting Lange and Lange’s family by allowing them to keep their personal battle private.
While that is admirable, the issue of secretive drug addiction can often tear families apart. Too often, when a friend or family member is suffering from the disease, those who are close to them will cover up the issue, hiding their mistakes or “cleaning it up” for others. Some do it because they are embarrassed for themselves or for the addict in their lives. Others do it because they believe that, if given enough time do so privately, the addict in their life will be more likely to stop drinking and using drugs on their own. Still others are just in denial and don’t want to believe that the problem is as serious as it is. Whatever the reason, keeping secrets and hiding a family member’s struggle with something as deadly as drug and alcohol addiction isn’t doing anyone any favors.
Help Your Loved One Heal: Drug Rehab Intervention
A drug rehab intervention is a great way for you to take a proactive stand and help your loved one get the help they need to recover from drug and alcohol addiction. By confronting the addict in your life with concrete examples of how their addiction and actions under the influence have hurt them and those who love them, you can reveal to them an incontrovertible way just how serious their addiction problems are. By offering them the opportunity to immediately leave for drug rehab, you are also offering them a solution.
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