Bulletin: Gibson Enters Recovery Program

91. "Maybe all of you are missing the real point." Mel is an actor. While "Madonna is kissing 'Brittany Spears", Mel could be setting the stage for his new movie or adding fuel to the "Hollywood Fire" in a quest to create one. It could be possible that Mr. Gibson is trying to add spark to a dying career through acting out with the police.

Posted at 7:09PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Dan

92. He needs a 12 stop program for people who are racist!

Posted at 7:11PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Sam

93. He needs a 12 step program for people who are racist!

Posted at 7:11PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Sam

94. Mel, Join the other whiners at rehab, go back to the rooms and blame itall on the insidious disease. Wake up dude...even Bill Wilson used the term recovered! Try it, take responsibility for wanting to drink more than wanting to stay sober! The truth came out when you were under the influence live with it you arrogant SOB. BTW I'm in recovery booze znd heroin and I'd be da**ed if I would let the apologists in AA convince me I couldn't help it after the first drink. AA is only the accepted treatment in the US, not the rest of the world, you can afford individual therapy...go get it! peace and love bro.

Posted at 7:12PM on Jul 31st 2006 by bob

95. This is to Mr. Prentiss:

I agree with Mr Prentiss, AA is a good resource for Alcoholism, but not the only one and most importantly for certain type of addictions and or alcoholism it does not work at all.
I have studied the 12 steps: They are misunderstood in AA. The patient needs counseling when dealing with personal aspects of some of the steps: IV a personal inventory, one of the most important ones, is all messed up. It needs to be guided by someone who has been there and who understands that besides addictions being a disease, can understand that what triggered the addiction has a lot to do with a maladapted personality as well as a personality not trained to face life on life terms... I whish I could help Mr Gibson. If he succeeds, his fame could be a powerful motivation for thousands of addcits that think they are bad or twisted.
If he comes up with a mediocre otcome, he will relapse (Relapse is part of addiction, specially at his age)... If some one can put me in contact (confidentially) with Mr Gibson´s Physician (I hope he is evaluated by a doctor with experience in Addiction Medicine), I might be of help.

I feel happy that Mel decided he needs help. He is a human being who happens to be an actor, they need to treat him like a simle common human being; Frequently famous people are treated differentlly and that is plain wrong... Addiction bring up consequences and whoever suffers the disease must reconstruct the wreakage of his past AND MONEY CAN BE A BIG RESTRICTION FOR ADDICTS, THEY MIGHT THINK THAT THE WRONG DOING CAN EASILY BE PAID WITH MONEY.

I HOPE THE BEST FOR MR GIBSON
ARIEL MARTINEZ MD
NEUROLOGIST

Posted at 7:14PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Ariel Martinez

96. God bless you Mel! Good move! We all need help. If not alcohol, then any of the sins mankind is prone to. I'll be praying for your sticking with the program one day at a time.
At least you are not suffering from the disease of the sick hatred seen in many of these comments. Jesus has a 1-step program for the cure of this.

Posted at 7:15PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Jack schachtebeck

97. I think the entry into a program is little more than an attempt at damage control for this story. Unfortunately, I don't think 12-step programs do much to teach about bigotry and intolerance, which is also what this man needs. He's a walking anachronism. I guess the pockets of KKK members around the country now have a new hero to look up to, oblivious to the fact as Mr. Gibson is that his life is falling apart and he's in the midst of a meltdown. The "statement" that he issued was undoubtedly written by a publicist.

I only just became aware of Mr. Gibson's spectacularly bad remarks about gays made to a magazine back in 1992, after reading the Wikipedia entry on the actor yesterday. As a friend of mine pointed out, "Almost everyone in front of the camera in Hollywood is gay, and almost everyone behind the camera is Jewish...who is he going to be able to talk to in Hollywood anymore?"

Along those lines, I'm just wondering what it's gonna be like the next time Mel attends some Hollywood function where Steven Spielberg, Harvey Weinstein and countless other Jewish people are in attendance. How exactly will that go? I guess Mel will have to leave his swastika cufflinks at home that evening.

Posted at 7:15PM on Jul 31st 2006 by R. Cohen

98. To quote him from one of his movies

"That one may smile, and smile, and be a villain"

Next step? Leno...

Posted at 7:17PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Fifth Dementia

99. I have been a sober member of aa after a 28 day stay in a traditional hospital program in 1984.My sobriety date is 9-11-84. My good friend that I met there & i were both considered a poor risks upon leaving. We have both been sober over 21 years.I am so greatful for the love and encouragement that I received.

I did my 90 meetings in 90 days rather more like a 150 meetings in the first 3 months I lived ate & hung out with program people when I was not working & traveling in an executive sales career.

For the first 5 years I did a lot of 12 step work and gave back which is a great way to be sober if not for the aa program I would not be on the beach retired before 40 & a great mom to my kids.

My dad was sober over 40 years in aa as one of my brothers almost 30 years sober .

Mel is just another man with a problem this disease crosses all social circles without exception.

Many people relapse but many find recovery one day at a time in my book it's who wakes up first has the most time. This is a day at a time lifestyle. Mel thankfully has another chance.

I remember a pretty girl I knew who relapsed ,drinking and driving and became a parapelgic. Others have died. Or worse killed someone.

Rather than gossip take a minute be greatful if you have recovered...If you have a spouse or family member or friend thats ill hope they find help most people have recovered drinking cheap coffee with friendly people in church basements or aa clubs in strip malls than in mansions with upscale drunks.

peace out...................

Posted at 7:17PM on Jul 31st 2006 by tara

100. Fame and fortune have a way to help ruin a persons life. Look at Elvis, Michael and many others. Out of the many responses that you received several stand out. Yes the average Joe would still be in jail, but if you have the money for bail you get out, that is the way, he paid and he is out. He is not a scum bag he is a man with a problem, alcohol, many people have that problem, some get caught and receive treatment, some don't. As for his remarks, maybe he believes this maybe not. The way I look at it is Isreal at this time is over doing it. I know they have it hard there but to slaughter children is wrong. So just maybe Mel is just fed up with what is happening in the world. Give him the benefit of doubt.

Posted at 7:19PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Chuck Boltrucyk

101. LET HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE

It would seem that those posting negatively walk on water, doesn't it? EACH of us have faults and have made mistakes. Possibly the mistakes just are different ones than those made by Mr. Gibson's.

Mr. Gibson is in the limelight because of his incredible success and contribution the arts and entertainment field. I'm more than thankful that my errors ~ may they be great or small~ haven't been left open to judgment and posts from the masses. Who would want their greatest errors known and publicly scrutinized in this manner?

I wish Mr. Gibson well. I hope those judging harshly will turn the other cheek and join me.

Posted at 7:22PM on Jul 31st 2006 by The Rain Maker

102. Well I dont know how much of the LA Police report I believe....they have been known to be scum bags...As far as Chris "useless" Prentiss 12 step has worked for a lot of people ...and yes people relapse...and YES people have relapsed with "Intense Therapy".notthing is ever guaranteed its how you work the program.
Now go back into your Beverly Hills House call your doctor cuz you need intese therapy to get back into "REALITY"....Hey "Black Metal" get a life ...got to ANGER
MANAGEMENT"

"The Passion of Christ" was just a movie...you take what you want and leave the rest......................But as far as I know "Jesus Christ Almighty" was Crucified by the Jews .......The Jews always say "There the Chosen ones". I am not prejudice I grew up in a Jewish where I heard that so often.....I myself am a Irish Catholic.

Posted at 7:28PM on Jul 31st 2006 by AJ

103. I'm sick to death of people using liquor as an excuse. I know he said this shit because he was drunk... The point it, HE ACTUALLY FEELS THAT WAY!!! Getting over his booze problem wont get the hate out of his heart. This guy needs more help than just rehab can offer!

Posted at 7:33PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Livin818

104. MEL GIBSON IS THE MAN!!! ROCK ON YO

Posted at 7:34PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Eric

105. Bridget:

Both Passages and Promises are in Malibu.

"Anyway, FYI .. the rehab center in Malibu, California is called Promises, not "Passages." I used to live in Malibu .. and about 90% of the celebrities that live in that town have stayed, at least once, at Promises."

Posted at 7:35PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Nicole