Keith Urban Enters Rehab

136. For those of you misinformed idiots that think Keith is a non talent,quite obviously have not paid attention to the lyrics[weather his own or not] and the unique guitar artistry established[as compared to Linsey Buckingham,if I may] should open your mind instead of you mouths,{words should cost you money} Everyone has there dislikes for one reason or another or there style of music for that matter but Keith is an exciting breath of fresh air withe the endurance and stamina to set the world on fire! Get back on your feet my brother! Brad Dakota,New Mexico

Posted at 11:31PM on Nov 21st 2006 by Brad Zieman

137. Girls, be fair and stop bitching. Nic's kids hadn't been with her most probably Mr. Cruise wouldn't allow it, most probably using the usual line he wasn't allowing his kids around some drunk/drug abuser. She could've simply walked out on Keith, but she's sensible to see that at this point in time, her husband needs her more; not just her love and support but also her strength. She's not your normal Hollywood celebrity. If you remember that time after her divorce Hollywood did their best to run her off town blackpainting with stories of her alleged affairs with so&so, sometimes she was supposed to be jumping from one affair to another.
In fact, those insecure so-called Hollywood stars were afraid of her. Take Jennifer Aniston, banning her that-time husband Brad from filming Mr&Mrs.Smith because Nic had been given the female lead. Good for Jenny! Some Angie babe got the role and gobbled up Brad as well. That was the best laugh. Throughout all this, Nic carried her head up high and above all that Hollywood gossip (all by her own quiet efforts) and emerged victorious, her dignity very much in tact. That could be classified as some form of abuse from Hollywood. Now, the media boys couldn't stop writing favourably on her, to atone for their past sins. She realised it's very difficult to walk alone, that's why she's standing by her man to help him through. Nic, I admire you tremendously and pray that Keith and you will emerge stronger than ever in your love. Fair&Unbiased

Posted at 9:50PM on Nov 25th 2006 by Fair&Unbiased

138. Recovery is a bitch at times but if you stick with it you will find happiness like you have never imagined. God Bless You.

Posted at 5:03PM on Dec 11th 2006 by T.A

139. I think it takes a very strong person to admit his faults and seek help all while in the publics eye. I wish him nothing but the best ONE DAY AT A TIME

Posted at 6:36PM on Dec 11th 2006 by 12th stepper

140. Keith,if by some chance of miricle you read my blog, I wish to say I am battling MY little demons and look to your current and future musical inspirations for some kind of R/R break to rehab or vacation to sort out my life and destiny. I do not expect you to counsil every one with a problem but a few uplifting words from a man I would like to musically emulate,you are a true talent and weather the decision to go in rehab was your or others,I still believe it will make you stronger and better such as what I seek.Peace

Posted at 12:16AM on Dec 14th 2006 by Brad Zieman

141. I am shocked at the number of posts slamming Nicole, calling her a "bad mother" and "selfish" about her kids. They live in LA because they are in school. That's why Tom and Katie get to attend Bella's soccer matches. How simple it is to be a photojournalist working in LA, and have media-savvy Tom Cruise and his new wife at the soccer matches. Just like any other divorced couple sharing custody, the kids have time with Tom and they have time with Nicole. Nicole has chosen to live in her new husband's town, Nashville. All those kids need to do to spend their time with Nicole is hop on dad's or mom's private jet, sometimes even having dad be the pilot to take them to Nashville for their time with Nicole. They even have their own rooms in Keith's big house. Doh! Is that so strange?

I am a psychiatric nurse and I can tell you that one of you posters casually wrote that "a nurse friend of mine" told you all about how Keith is a patient at Cumberland hospital. I can tell you, that nurse would immediately lose her job, and probably her nursing license, for violating her patient's confidentiality rights. It's the first thing a nurse learns, the legal boundaries of treating people with illness. And addiction IS an illness.

Those of you who wonder if treatment will "work" this time for Keith, or if he "gets it" this time ... there isn't a time when you just "get it". That's why the 12-step theory of addictive disease uses the saying "one day at a time...", because monitoring yourself and your program never stops. One drink is too many and a hundred aren't enough for the alcoholic. Whatever Keith's particular situation, he must have felt himself in dangerous territory since he decided to go back in for treatment and was accepted. There are some medications that are a helpful part of successful treatment for various addictions; he may or may not be on such treatment. I understand he's been in Palm Springs at the Betty Ford Center. I don't know what kind of programs exist there, but it's a popular place for celebrities and others to attend. And no, you don't have to be a celebrity to be accepted / admitted there. Health insurance pays for at least part of the bill, just at it would at another hospital with a rehabilitation program for addictions. A 28-day program has proven to be effective for an addictive process. More time than that would probably never be okayed by therapists / medical doctors / health insurance (even though a wealthy celebrity could pay the bill) -- the time is limited to 28-days because more than that would take away the independence that needs to be combined with the concepts practiced in the 12-step program. No one needs much more than 28-days for a much-needed hospital "bed" (or slot) to practice your program. "Rehab" reinforces the concepts learned, usually in a group situation because people helping people is always a powerful way to learn almost anything.

I never knew about Keith Urban before his marriage to Nicole, but I was very familiar with Nicole from her films. Her mom is a nurse who now teaches student nurses; her dad is a psychologist. Nicole knew very early on that she wanted to be an actor. She was so sure, and her parents had such faith in her decision, that she was allowed to drop out of high school to pursue acting full force. By all accounts it sounded like she had a nurturing upbringing. I read an interview from Vanity Fair when Nicole and the kids spent the day in front of the TV one year following 9/11. Nicole was saying that the kids were worried and wanted to watch TV throughout the day, to be reassured that another terrorist attack wasn't going to happen every year on the anniversary. She was talking about how upsetting it was for them to be children of divorce when there were so many bad things happening in the world.

Just wanted to add my two cents' worth.

Posted at 11:44PM on Jan 13th 2007 by Grace