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After all he went through...


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Why? Why go back to the drugs? Such a pity coming from a decent actor. My first notice of him was "wth is that crack/scar/fracture on his face?" and was easily a memorable mark to recognize him by.

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Why? Why go back to the drugs?


You're never truly clean. That goes for any addiction.

Great actor.

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After his stunning, extraordinary, depiction of Omar, expected more of such from him, me. Am saddened & shocked beyond expression by this passing, far too early. R.I.P., Michael.

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yes once u touch that dragons tale during the first time u use u can never get to that same point ever again. the urge to chase the dragon and touch that tale again will always be with u like a devil on a shoulder. and if u ever do manage to touch that tale again that dragon will turn its ugly head and you will feel the fire instead of the warmth u felt during the honeymoon phase of drug addiction. dont chase the dragon, chase the Lord

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Nice one.

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RDJ made it :/

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He ain't made it yet. He's still got the gauntlet of declining fame, lost looks, failing health and old age to get through. All classic relapse triggers.

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How do you know he has failing health?

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He doesn't. That's in everybody's future.

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How do you know? He's lied before.

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RDJ may be sober, but there's a reason recovering alcoholics say "X years sober."

Sadly, people can return to their old habits easily. Part of it is the thought "I've been clean for X years, I feel great, I can handle it, just one for old time's sake, I'm such a different and stronger person now." With drugs they often try a dose they used to be able to handle and that is far too much for their current level of tolerance.

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